瓦
KanjiJLPT N1
Tile
tile, gram
Mnemonic
A clay tile on a roof.
Details
The keyword for 瓦 is tile. This kanji refers to roof tiles, particularly the curved ceramic or clay tiles traditionally used in East Asian architecture. It evokes the image of overlapping tiles lining the roofs of temples, castles, and traditional homes. By extension, it can also refer to earthenware or pottery in general, as these share the same fired-clay material.
- On'yomi
- が
- Kun'yomi
- かわら、ぐらむ