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[とう()]
tou
noun, noun, used as a suffix

English Meaning(s) for 塔

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. tower; steeple; spire
noun
  1. stupa; pagoda; dagoba (original meaning)

Definition and Synonyms for 塔

Tower a structure taller than its diameter
Synonyms: タワー, , , , , , 楼観, 楼閣, , , 高閣
Column anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
Synonyms: コラム, タワー, 主柱, 円柱, , 支柱, , , , , ,
Tower can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
Synonyms: タワー, , , , , , 楼観, 楼閣, , , 高閣

Meanings for each kanji in 塔

» pagoda; tower; steeple

Categories 塔 is a member of

Form the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
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Structure a thing constructed
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 塔

Sample Sentences for 塔

This is the tallest tower in Japan.
How tall is that tower?
The clock in the church tower struck nine.
How high is that tower?
The tower was seen clearly against the blue sky.

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