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1

An abbreviation for Saturday (used on calendars/schedules as a single-character label).

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Examples

ホワイトボードの予定表には『土』と書かれている。

The schedule on the whiteboard has '土' written (meaning Saturday).

今度のイベントは土に行われますのでご注意ください。

Please note that the upcoming event will be held on '土' (Saturday).

2

Earth; dirt; soil — the material on the ground (as in garden soil).

Noun

Examples

庭の土が乾いているから水をやったほうがいい。

The soil in the garden is dry, so you should water it.

この植物は酸性の土を好む。

This plant prefers acidic soil.

3

Land; ground — referring to a region or the physical ground (similar to 'tochi').

Noun

Examples

その地方の土は火山灰が混じっている。

The soil in that region contains volcanic ash.

4

The 'earth' element in the Five Phases (Wu Xing) — used in philosophy, astrology, and traditional thought.

Noun

Examples

風水では五行の土が中心や安定を表すことが多い。

In feng shui, the earth (土) of the Five Phases often represents center and stability.