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投
投 (readings: とう, な; Japanese kanji) means “to throw / to invest”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 投手 (pitcher).
What does 投 mean?
| Kanji | 投 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to throw / to invest |
| Readings | とう, な |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 投
投 is read とう or な depending on the word.
Example words with 投
| Example | 投手 (pitcher) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14