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斗
斗 (readings: と, とう; Japanese kanji) means “Big Dipper / Ten Sho (vol) / Sake Dipper / Dots And Cross Radical (no. 68)”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 北斗七星 (Big Dipper).
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| Kanji | 斗 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Big Dipper / Ten Sho (vol) / Sake Dipper / Dots And Cross Radical (no. 68) |
| Readings | と, とう |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 北斗七星 (Big Dipper) |
How to read 斗
斗 is read と or とう depending on the word.
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Updated: 2026-07-22