胴: the kanji for torso; body
胴 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means torso; body. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
胴 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
胴 has 1 reading 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 |
|---|---|
| 胴どう · dō | torso; trunk |
| 胴体どうたい · dōtai | body; fuselage |
| 胴上げどうあげ · dōage | tossing someone in the air (in celebration) |
| 胴回りどうまわり · dōmawari | waist measurement |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 優勝した監督が胴上げされた。Yūshō shita kantoku ga dōage sareta.The winning manager was tossed into the air.
- 飛行機の胴体に会社の名前が書いてある。Hikōki no dōtai ni kaisha no namae ga kaite aru.The company's name is written on the plane's fuselage.
- 剣道では胴を打つ技がある。Kendō de wa dō o utsu waza ga aru.In kendo, there is a technique for striking the torso.
- この犬は胴が長くて足が短い。Kono inu wa dō ga nagakute ashi ga mijikai.This dog has a long body and short legs.
- 服を作るために胴回りを測った。Fuku o tsukuru tame ni dōmawari o hakatta.I measured my waist to make clothes.
Questions about 胴
How many strokes does 胴 have?
胴 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 胴?
The on readings are dou (ドウ). 胴 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 胴?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 胴
- 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.