JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
土 — soil
- Reading
- ド・ト・つち
- Meaning
- soil; earth; ground; Turkey
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
土 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ド・ト・つち and it means soil; earth; ground; Turkey. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
土 appears in everyday japanese words such as 土 (earth), 国土 (realm) and 土俵 (arena).
Japanese words containing 土
Frequently asked questions
What does 土 mean in Japanese?
土 means soil; earth; ground; Turkey in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 土 read?
土 is read ド・ト・つち. Reading it inside real words — 土 and 国土 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 土 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 土 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 土 in a word?
A common word containing 土 is 土 (つち) — "earth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 土 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 土 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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