塔(とう)

とう

noun

tower; pagoda

1. tower; pagoda

A tall, narrow building or structure, either freestanding or part of a larger building.

塔(とう)が右(みぎ)に傾(かたむ)いている。

The tower is leaning to the right.

東京(とうきょう)タワーは有名(ゆうめい)な塔(とう)だ。

Tokyo Tower is a famous tower.

お寺(てら)には五重(ごじゅう)の塔(とう)がある。

The temple has a five-story pagoda.

塔(とう) refers to a tall structure, including both modern towers and traditional pagodas.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

管制(かんせい)塔(とう): control tower
時計(とけい)塔(とう): clock tower
五重(ごじゅう)の塔(とう): five-story pagoda

CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japanese Buddhism, pagodas (塔(とう)) originally served as reliquaries for Buddha's ashes and are iconic features of temple architecture.

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Added 2026.2.4 19:52

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