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mound

JLPT N1 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
つか・-づか
On'yomi
チョウ
Radical
· earth (earth, soil, ground)

塚 means "mound". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read つか・-づか in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and チョウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 塚 mean?
塚 means "mound". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 塚 have?
塚 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 塚 read?
It is read つか・-づか in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and チョウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 塚?
塚 is a JLPT N1 kanji.