道

road

JLPT N4 Grade 2 12 strokes

Kun'yomi: みち
On'yomi: ドウ・トウ

道 means "road". It is a JLPT N4 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read みち in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ドウ・トウ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 2.

Example word

道みち

road

Stroke order & writing

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道 in example sentences

この道みちでいいの？
Kono michi de ii no?
Am I on the right road?
これは私道しどうです。
Kore wa shidou desu.
This is a private road.
じゃの道みちはへび。
Ja no michi wa hebi.
Set a thief to catch a thief.

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Words that use 道

Common questions

What does the kanji 道 mean?: 道 means "road". It is a JLPT N4 kanji.
How many strokes does 道 have?: 道 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 道 read?: It is read みち in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ドウ・トウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 道?: 道 is a JLPT N4 kanji.

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