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throat

JLPT N1 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
のど
On'yomi
コウ

喉 means "throat". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read のど in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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喉 in example sentences

  • のどい[いたい]。

    Nodo ga itai.

    My throat hurts.

  • のどがかわいた。

    Nodo ga kawaita.

    I'm thirsty.

  • のどがカラカラ。

    Nodo ga karakara.

    I'm so thirsty.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.

Common questions

What does the kanji 喉 mean?
喉 means "throat". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 喉 have?
喉 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 喉 read?
It is read のど in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 喉?
喉 is a JLPT N1 kanji.