土


This kanji looks like a plus or minus symbol, but means earth, soil, or ground. Not to be confused with 士.

on readings:
  • do
  • to
kun readings:
  • tsuchi

examples:
土星 dosei Saturn
土曜日 doyoubi Saturday
風土 fūdo natural features, climate
毎月第二土曜日 maitsuki dai-ni doyōbi second Saturday of every month
領土 ryōdo territory
土地 tochi land
土脉潤起 Tsuchi no shō uruoi okoru February 19 - 23
土潤溽暑 Tsuchi uruōte mushi atsushi July 29 - August 2

links:
Japanese calander
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Last addition on 19 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.