Kanji

What does the kanji 胴 mean?

胴 means torso; hull, body (of a boat, drum). On'yomi ドウ.

Quick facts
On'yomiドウ
Strokes10
Main radical肉
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi ドウ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

torso; hull, body (of a boat, drum)

Memory hook

The part of the flesh (月) that is one hollow (同) trunk — TORSO, BODY.

Main radical

肉meat 6 strokes

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

  • 胴どうtorso, body; kendo chest protector

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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