JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
堂 — public chamber
- Reading
- ドウ
- Meaning
- public chamber; hall
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
堂 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ドウ and it means public chamber; hall. 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.
堂 appears in everyday japanese words such as 堂々 (magnificent), 講堂 (auditorium) and 食堂 (dining hall).
Japanese words containing 堂
Frequently asked questions
What does 堂 mean in Japanese?
堂 means public chamber; hall in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 堂 read?
堂 is read ドウ. Reading it inside real words — 堂々 and 講堂 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 堂 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 堂 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 堂 in a word?
A common word containing 堂 is 堂々 (どうどう) — "magnificent". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 堂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 堂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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