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塚

塚 — hillock, mound

Learn the correct stroke order for 塚 (hillock), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つかtsuka、-づかzuka
Strokes12
Radical土
Frequency#869
Meaningshillock, mound

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

塚つかmound; heap; hillocknoun
一里塚いちりづかmilestone (1 ri apart)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 塚 (hillock) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 塚 is #869, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

塚つか — mound; heap; hillock
一里塚いちりづか — milestone (1 ri apart)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 塚 have?

The kanji 塚 (hillock) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 塚?

塚 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 塚 mean?

塚 means: hillock, mound. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: つか, -づか.

What JLPT level is 塚?

塚 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.