導: the kanji for guide; lead
導 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means guide; lead. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
導 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
導 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ドウ (dou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 指導しどう · shidō | guidance; instruction |
| 導入どうにゅう · dōnyū | introduction; adoption |
| 誘導ゆうどう · yūdō | guidance; leading |
みちびく (michibiku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 導くみちびく · michibiku | to guide; to lead |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 先輩の指導のおかげで上達した。Senpai no shidō no okage de jōtatsu shita.I improved thanks to my senior colleague's guidance.
- 会社に新しいシステムを導入した。Kaisha ni atarashii shisutemu o dōnyū shita.The company introduced a new system.
- 係員が客を出口に誘導した。Kakariin ga kyaku o deguchi ni yūdō shita.The staff guided the customers to the exit.
- 監督がチームを優勝に導いた。Kantoku ga chīmu o yūshō ni michibiita.The coach led the team to victory.
- データから結論を導いた。Dēta kara ketsuron o michibiita.We drew a conclusion from the data.
Questions about 導
How many strokes does 導 have?
導 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 導?
The on readings are dou (ドウ). The kun readings are michibiku (みちびく).
What JLPT level is 導?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 導
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.