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