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導
導 (readings: どう, みちび; Japanese kanji) means “guide / lead”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 指導 (guidance).
What does 導 mean?
| Kanji | 導 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | guide / lead |
| Readings | どう, みちび |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 導
導 is read どう or みちび depending on the word.
Example words with 導
| Example | 指導 (guidance) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14