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molding, plastic

JLPT N1 13 strokes
Kun'yomi
でく
On'yomi
Radical
· earth (earth, soil, ground)

塑 means "molding, plastic". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 13 strokes. It is read でく in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 塑 mean?
塑 means "molding, plastic". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 塑 have?
塑 is written in 13 strokes.
How is 塑 read?
It is read でく in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 塑?
塑 is a JLPT N1 kanji.