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徒
徒 (readings: と; Japanese kanji) means “follower / on foot”. 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).
What does 徒 mean?
| Kanji | 徒 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | follower / on foot |
| Readings | と |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 徒
徒 is read と depending on the word.
Example words with 徒
| Example | 生徒 (pupil / student) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14