JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
導 — guidance
- Reading
- ドウ・みちび.く
- Meaning
- guidance; leading; conduct; usher
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
導 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ドウ・みちび.く and it means guidance; leading; conduct; usher. 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.
導 appears in everyday japanese words such as 主導 (main leadership), 導く (to guide; to lead) and 導入 (introduction).
Japanese words containing 導
Frequently asked questions
What does 導 mean in Japanese?
導 means guidance; leading; conduct; usher in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 導 read?
導 is read ドウ・みちび.く. Reading it inside real words — 主導 and 導く and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 導 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 導 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 導 in a word?
A common word containing 導 is 主導 (しゅどう) — "main leadership". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 導 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 導 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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