JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

塁

塁 — bases

Reading
ルイ・ライ・スイ・とりで
Meaning
bases; fort; rampart; walls; base
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

塁 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ルイ・ライ・スイ・とりで and it means bases; fort; rampart; walls; base. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 塁 mean in Japanese?

塁 means bases; fort; rampart; walls; base in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 塁 read?

塁 is read ルイ・ライ・スイ・とりで. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 塁 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 塁 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 塁 in a word?

The example words below all contain 塁 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 塁 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 塁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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