Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

3.3 Square Meters

Alternatives

Two-Mat Area, Tsubo

Mnemonic

The amount of dirt you need to get some peace is 3.3 square meters. This is roughly the area of two tatami mats, so some might call it a two-mat area. Not only is it the perfect amount of space for finding peace, but it's also a pretty common measurement in Japan (called a tsubo), so it's worth getting familiar with.

Readings

On’yomi

None

Kun’yomi

つぼ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

An area of 3.3 square meters also happens to be just the right size for two bodies (つぼ)! Not in, like, a creepy way, mind you — two bodies in the sense of you and a friend snuggling up and finding peace in this two-mat area together.

Alternatively, you can remember this word with , which has the same reading. Just imagine putting a big, fancy in your 3.3 square meter area. It's the perfect way to utilize the space.

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