Kanji
What does the kanji 毒 mean?
毒 means poison. On'yomi ドク.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ドク |
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| Strokes | 8 |
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| Main radical | 毋 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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毒On'yomi ドク
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes
poison
Memory hook
A strange growth sprouting over the mother (母), a warning of poison — POISON.
Common words
- 消毒しょうどくdisinfection, sterilization
- 気の毒きのどくpitiable, unfortunate
- お気の毒におきのどくにthat's too bad; my condolences
More words with this kanji
- 毒どくpoison
- 中毒ちゅうどくpoisoning; addiction
