JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
道 — road-way
- Reading
- ドウ・トウ・みち・いう
- Meaning
- road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
道 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ドウ・トウ・みち・いう and it means road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings. 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.
道 appears in everyday japanese words such as 道 (street), 報道 (information) and 街道 (highway).
Japanese words containing 道
Frequently asked questions
What does 道 mean in Japanese?
道 means road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 道 read?
道 is read ドウ・トウ・みち・いう. Reading it inside real words — 道 and 報道 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 道 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 道 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 道 in a word?
A common word containing 道 is 道 (みち) — "street". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 道 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 道 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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