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土
土 (readings: ど, つち; Japanese kanji) means “earth / soil”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 土曜日 (Saturday).
What does 土 mean?
| Kanji | 土 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | earth / soil |
| Readings | ど, つち |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 土
土 is read ど or つち depending on the word.
Example words with 土
| Example | 土曜日 (Saturday) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14