JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
糖 — sugar
- Reading
- トウ
- Meaning
- sugar
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
糖 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is トウ and it means sugar. 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.
糖 appears in everyday japanese words such as 砂糖 (Sugar).
Japanese words containing 糖
Frequently asked questions
What does 糖 mean in Japanese?
糖 means sugar in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 糖 read?
糖 is read トウ. Reading it inside real words — 砂糖 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 糖 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 糖 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 糖 in a word?
A common word containing 糖 is 砂糖 (さとう) — "Sugar". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 糖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 糖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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