到: the kanji for arrive; reach
到 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means arrive; reach. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
到 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
到 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
トウ (tou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 到着とうちゃく · tōchaku | arrival |
| 到達とうたつ · tōtatsu | reaching; attainment |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 飛行機は午後三時に到着します。Hikōki wa gogo sanji ni tōchaku shimasu.The plane arrives at 3 p.m.
- 登山隊は無事、山頂に到達した。Tozan-tai wa buji, sanchō ni tōtatsu shita.The climbing team safely reached the summit.
- 到着後、ホテルに直接向かいます。Tōchaku go, hoteru ni chokusetsu mukaimasu.After arriving, I will head straight to the hotel.
- 目標の売り上げに到達した。Mokuhyō no uriage ni tōtatsu shita.We reached our target sales.
- 到着時間を確認してください。Tōchaku jikan o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the arrival time.
Questions about 到
How many strokes does 到 have?
到 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 到?
The on readings are tou (トウ). 到 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 到?
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.
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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 到
- 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.