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道
道 (readings: どう, とう, みち; Japanese kanji) means “road / way”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 道路 (road).
What does 道 mean?
| Kanji | 道 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | road / way |
| Readings | どう, とう, みち |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 道
道 is read どう or とう or みち depending on the word.
Example words with 道
| Example | 道路 (road) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14