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堂
堂 (readings: どう; Japanese kanji) means “hall / temple”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 食堂 (dining hall / cafeteria).
What does 堂 mean?
| Kanji | 堂 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hall / temple |
| Readings | どう |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 堂
堂 is read どう depending on the word.
Example words with 堂
| Example | 食堂 (dining hall / cafeteria) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14