“Pork / Pig” in Japanese is 豚, read ton, buta (とん, ぶた). 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 豚肉 (pork).
What does 豚 mean?
| Kanji | 豚 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Pork / Pig |
| Readings | とん, ぶた |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 豚肉 (pork) |
豚 is read ton (とん) or buta (ぶた) depending on the word.
Same sound, different character — the classic trap. Compare them side by side: