Quick answer
土 is the kanji for "Soil". A common reading is つち (tsuchi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Soil
Also : Earth · Ground · Turkey
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
A mound of earth with a stake driven through it — the cross marks the land, claiming this soil as territory rooted to the ground.
つち (tsuchi) sounds like 'touchy' — earth is touchy when it's muddy between your toes.
Example Sentences
土の上に花を植えました。
つちのうえにはなをうえました。
I planted flowers in the soil.
土曜日なのに、先生から宿題をもらいました。
どようびなのに、せんせいからしゅくだいをもらいました。
Even though it was Saturday, the teacher gave us homework.
Vocabulary using 土
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