塔
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Noun referring to a tall structure like a tower or pagoda. Used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『高い塔』 (takai tou, 'tall tower').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are sightseeing in Kyoto and discussing landmarks they want to visit.
塔
とう
tower, pagoda
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Imagine a tall 'tower' that looks like a 'toe' sticking up into the sky. 'Toe' → 塔 (tou, 'tower').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『塔』 (tou, 'tower') often refers to modern structures like Tokyo Tower or Tokyo Skytree, as well as traditional pagodas found at temples, which are called 『五重塔』 (gojuu no tou, 'five-story pagoda').
Forms
Base: 塔Noun referring to a tall structure like a tower or pagoda. Used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『高い塔』 (takai tou, 'tall tower').