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