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Kanji for Earth
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “earth”: 土、地. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
earth
Rich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.
In sumo wrestling, the sacred earthen ring is called the dohyo (土俵) and is purified with salt.
3 strokes On reading ド、ト (do, to) Kun reading つち (tsuchi) JLPT N4
Dictionary meanings: soil, earth, ground, Turkey
Readings used for names on Nazuke: do
In Japan it appears in about 152 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 土: Alexandria 安礼久山土理愛 · Dong 土空 · Dori 土里 · Drew 土里 · Dudu 道土 · Abdul 明風土瑠 · Dolly 土里 · Doria 土里愛 · Dorie 土里 · Doris 土里寿 · Roald 路愛瑠土 · Widya 偉土弥 and 222 more
earth
The ground beneath your feet; solid and dependable.
6 strokes On reading チ、ジ (chi, ji) JLPT N3
Dictionary meanings: ground, earth
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ji, chi
In Japan it appears in about 107 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
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