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