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