English–Japanese

“mound” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoマウンド (maundo)

Pronunciation

Romajitsuka

Example

道のそばに小さな塚があります。michi no so ba ni chii sa na tsuka ga a ri ma su

There is a small mound beside the road.

Illustration for 塚 (mound)

How to say “mound” in Japanese

“Mound” in Japanese is 塚 (tsuka).

Describes a raised mass of earth that stands above the surrounding ground, whether formed naturally or made by people.

Full entry for 塚: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 塚

発掘調査で古代の塚が見つかりました。hak kutsu chō sa de ko dai no tsuka ga mi tsu ka ri ma shi ta

An ancient mound was found during an archaeological excavation.

Tips for using 塚

  • In place names and historical terms, 塚 (tsuka) often preserves the idea of an earthen mound built as a marker or burial site.

Other Japanese words for “mound”

投手がマウンドからボールを投げます。tō shu ga ma u n do ka ra bō ru o na ge ma su

The pitcher throws the ball from the mound.

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