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Noun meaning a solid mass or cluster. Can refer to physical objects or abstract groups. Example: 『土の塊』 (tsuchi no katamari, 'lump of soil').
Theme

In a pottery class, User and their friend Ken are shaping clay and discussing the texture of their creations.

かたまり

lump

Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena

Memory Hook

Picture a 'katamari' (塊 katamari, 'lump')—like a ball of clay or a cluster of stars. 'Katamari' sounds like 'cat-amari'—a cat rolling into a lump!

Cultural Note

『塊』 (katamari, 'lump') is used in various contexts, from describing physical lumps like dough or rocks to metaphorical clusters in data or groups. It appears in everyday language and creative works.

Forms

Base: 塊Noun meaning a solid mass or cluster. Can refer to physical objects or abstract groups. Example: 『土の塊』 (tsuchi no katamari, 'lump of soil').