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毒
毒 (readings: どく; Japanese kanji) means “poison”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 毒薬 (poison, toxic drug).
What does 毒 mean?
| Kanji | 毒 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | poison |
| Readings | どく |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 毒
毒 is read どく depending on the word.
Example words with 毒
| Example | 毒薬 (poison, toxic drug) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14