途: the kanji for way; route
途 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means way; route. Below are its readings, 1 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
途 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
途 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 1 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ト (to)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 途中とちゅう · tochū | on the way |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 帰りの途中でコンビニに寄った。Kaeri no tochū de konbini ni yotta.I stopped by the convenience store on my way home.
- 会議の途中で電話がかかってきた。Kaigi no tochū de denwa ga kakatte kita.A call came in the middle of the meeting.
- 学校へ行く途中で友達に会った。Gakkō e iku tochū de tomodachi ni atta.I met a friend on the way to school.
- 旅の途中で美しい景色を見た。Tabi no tochū de utsukushii keshiki o mita.I saw beautiful scenery on the way of my trip.
- 作業を途中でやめられなかった。Sagyō o tochū de yamerarenakatta.I couldn't stop the work halfway through.
Questions about 途
How many strokes does 途 have?
途 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 途?
The on readings are to (ト). 途 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 途?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Places and buildings
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 途
- 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.