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