JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji

到

到 — arrival

Reading
トウ・いた.る
Meaning
arrival; proceed; reach; attain; result in
JLPT level
N3
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

到 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is トウ・いた.る and it means arrival; proceed; reach; attain; result in. 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.

到 appears in everyday japanese words such as 到底 (possibly), 到達 (reaching) and 到着 (arrival).

Japanese words containing 到

Frequently asked questions

What does 到 mean in Japanese?

到 means arrival; proceed; reach; attain; result in in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 到 read?

到 is read トウ・いた.る. Reading it inside real words — 到底 and 到達 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 到 — is it JLPT N3?

Yes. 到 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 到 in a word?

A common word containing 到 is 到底 (とうてい) — "possibly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 到 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 到 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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