JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
塔 — pagoda
- Reading
- トウ
- Meaning
- pagoda; tower; steeple
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
塔 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is トウ and it means pagoda; tower; steeple. 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.
塔 appears in everyday japanese words such as 塔 (tower).
Japanese words containing 塔
Frequently asked questions
What does 塔 mean in Japanese?
塔 means pagoda; tower; steeple in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 塔 read?
塔 is read トウ. Reading it inside real words — 塔 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 塔 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 塔 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 塔 in a word?
A common word containing 塔 is 塔 (とう) — "tower". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 塔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 塔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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