塑
塑·model, mold, sculpt in clay
- On-yomi
- ソ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 塑像 | そぞう | clay figure, modeled statue |
| 可塑性 | かそせい | plasticity |
| 彫塑 | ちょうそ | carving and modeling, sculpture |
| 塑造 | そぞう | modeling, plastic art |
Example sentences
粘土で塑像を作る授業を受けた。
ねんどでそぞうをつくるじゅぎょうをうけた。
I took a class on making clay figures.
このプラスチックは可塑性が高い。
このプラスチックはかそせいがたかい。
This plastic has high plasticity.
熱を加えると可塑性が増して形を変えやすくなる。
ねつをくわえるとかそせいがましてかたちをかえやすくなる。
Heating it increases its plasticity and makes it easier to reshape.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
- 塑朔朔 (サク, new moon) is the top half of 塑; 塑 puts 土 'earth' underneath, giving clay you press into shape.
Common mistakes
- Reading 可塑性 as かそくせい — there is no く
- Confusing 塑 with 遡 (さかのぼる) — both take 朔, but 遡 has the road radical 辶
Memory aid
Picture it
Earth (土) under 朔 'go back to the start' — clay you can always push back to the beginning and remold.
Quick check
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