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徒
“follower / on foot” in Japanese is 徒, read to (と). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 生徒 (pupil / student).
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学校まで徒歩で行く。
がっこうまでとほでいく。I go to school on foot.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 徒 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | follower / on foot |
| Readings | と |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 生徒 (pupil / student) |
How to read 徒
徒 is read to (と) depending on the word.
Words with 徒
- 生徒せいと
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Updated: 2026-08-28