JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
徒 — on foot
- Reading
- ト・いたずら・あだ
- Meaning
- on foot; junior; emptiness; vanity; futility; uselessness; ephemeral thing; gang; set; party; people
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
徒 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ト・いたずら・あだ and it means on foot; junior; emptiness; vanity; futility; uselessness; ephemeral thing; gang; set; party; people. 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.
徒 appears in everyday japanese words such as 徒歩 (walking) and 生徒 (Pupil).
Japanese words containing 徒
Frequently asked questions
What does 徒 mean in Japanese?
徒 means on foot; junior; emptiness; vanity; futility; uselessness; ephemeral thing; gang; set; party; people in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 徒 read?
徒 is read ト・いたずら・あだ. Reading it inside real words — 徒歩 and 生徒 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 徒 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 徒 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 徒 in a word?
A common word containing 徒 is 徒歩 (とほ) — "walking". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 徒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 徒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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