JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
倒 — overthrow
- Reading
- トウ・たお.れる・\~だお.れ・たお.す・さかさま・さかさ・さかしま
- Meaning
- overthrow; fall; collapse; drop; break down
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
倒 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is トウ・たお.れる・\~だお.れ・たお.す・さかさま・さかさ・さかしま and it means overthrow; fall; collapse; drop; break down. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
倒 appears in everyday japanese words such as 倒産 (bankruptcy), 倒す (to throw down) and 面倒 (trouble).
Japanese words containing 倒
Frequently asked questions
What does 倒 mean in Japanese?
倒 means overthrow; fall; collapse; drop; break down in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 倒 read?
倒 is read トウ・たお.れる・\~だお.れ・たお.す・さかさま・さかさ・さかしま. Reading it inside real words — 倒産 and 倒す and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 倒 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 倒 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 倒 in a word?
A common word containing 倒 is 倒産 (とうさん) — "bankruptcy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 倒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 倒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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