Kanji
What does the kanji 道 mean?
道 means road, path; moral principle. On'yomi ドウ、トウ. Kun'yomi みち、いう.
| On'yomi | ドウ、トウ |
|---|---|
| Kun'yomi | みち、いう |
| Strokes | 12 |
| Main radical | 辵 |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
道On'yomi ドウ、トウKun'yomi みち、いう
N4 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes
road, path; moral principle
Memory hook
The head (首) goes by itself (自) along the road (辶), step by step — ROAD, WAY.
Main radical
辵walk, movement 7 strokesBuilt from
Stroke order · 12 strokes
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More words with this kanji
- 水道すいどうwater supply, water pipes
- 道具どうぐtool, instrument
- 歩道ほどうsidewalk, pavement
- 近道ちかみちshortcut; the fastest way (to a goal)
- 道徳どうとくmorality, ethics
- 道路どうろroad
- 鉄道てつどうrailway
- 書道しょどうcalligraphy
- 片道かたみちone way (trip, ticket)
- 赤道せきどうthe equator
- 道順みちじゅんroute, directions
- 回り道まわりみちdetour
- ～道～どうroad, way, an art, discipline (suffix)
- 報道ほうどうnews reporting, media coverage
- 街道かいどうhighway, main road; the road (to success)
- 軌道きどうorbit; track, the right course
- 道場どうじょうdojo, training hall
- 使い道つかいみちuse, application