Translation of Japanese word "土" to English

土

Q: What is the definition of the Japanese word "土"?

The Japanese word "土" is defined as: "A mixture of mineral particles and organic material, used to support plant growth."

つち

[tsuchi]

IPA: /tsuchi/

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Meaning

Noun

A mixture of mineral particles and organic material, used to support plant growth.

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamDefinition sourced from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)Last updated: June 16, 2026

How to use

土 (tsuchi / do) — 'soil / earth / mud / dirt / Saturn (homophone)'. 粘土 (nendo) — clay. 土木 (doboku) — civil engineering.

🇬🇧 English

soil / earth

Usage GuideA natural material.

Pronunciation Guide

Japanese Kanji: 土
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つち
Romaji Transcription: tsuchi

Example Sentences

土は黒いです。

つちはくいです。

The soil is black.

私たちは土を掘りました。

わたしたちはつちをほりました。

We dug the soil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Japanese word "土" mean?▼

The Japanese word "土" means "soil / earth" in English.

How do you pronounce the Japanese word "土"?▼

The word "土" is read as "つち" (tsuchi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.

Can I see a usage guide or example with "土"?▼

Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A natural material.".

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