Learn JLPT N4 Kanji 道 (dou)

Meaning of 道意味

road-way, street, district, journey, course

Onyomi 音読み

ドウ
dou

Kunyomi 訓読み

みち
michi

Learn Japanese kanji: 道【ドウ / みち】

Meaning: road-way, street, district, journey, course.

207 of 2,500 most used kanji in newspapers.

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How to write 道 - stroke order:

Stroke Count: 12

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道 - Example Sentences 例文

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Example #1

小道を歩いて行った。

こみちをあるいていった。

komichi o aruite itta.

I walked along the footpath.

Example #2

道路を渡る時は気をつけなさい。

どうろをわたるときはきをつけなさい。

michi o wataru toki wa ki o tsuke nasai.

Be careful when crossing the street.

Example #3

私はまっすぐに家に帰らないで回り道をしてスーパーに寄ってきた。

わたしはまっすぐにいえにかえらないでまわりみちをしてスーパーによってきた。

watashi wa massugu ni ie ni kaeranai de mawari michi o shite suupaa ni yotte kita.

Instead of heading straight home, I took a detour and stopped by the grocery store.

Example #4

あなたの道具を借りていいですか？

あなたのどうぐをかりていいですか？

anata no dougu o karite ii desu ka?

Is it OK if I borrow your tools?

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Meaning of 道 意味