01
筑波
つくば
Tsukuba
Meanings
- an ancient musical instrument
Readings
Onyomi
- チク
Kunyomi
- N/A
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Useful words
02
筑波山
つくばさん
Mt. Tsukuba
03
筑紫
つくし
Tsukushi
ancient name for Kyushu
04
筑前煮
ちくぜんに
Chikuzen-style stew
05
筑前
ちくぜん
Chikuzen
ancient province
06
筑後
ちくご
Chikugo
ancient province
Compare Kanji
01築Shape95%fabricate, build筑 forms the entire upper part of 築.02竹Component90%bamboo筑 is topped with the 竹 radical.03笛Meaning85%flute, clarinetBoth kanji represent traditional instruments and share the 竹 radical.04琴Meaning85%harp, kotoBoth 筑 and 琴 are kanji for traditional stringed instruments.05恐Shape75%fear, dreadThe component at the bottom of 筑 is also the top part of 恐.06筆Component70%writing brush, writingBoth characters use the 竹 radical, traditionally associated with objects made of bamboo.