討: the kanji for discuss; attack
討 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means discuss; attack. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
討 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
討 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).
トウ (tou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 検討けんとう · kentō | consideration; review |
| 討論とうろん · tōron | debate |
| 討議とうぎ · tōgi | discussion |
うつ (utsu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 討つうつ · utsu | to attack; to avenge |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- その件は前向きに検討します。Sono ken wa maemuki ni kentō shimasu.We will consider the matter positively.
- 授業で環境問題について討論した。Jugyō de kankyō mondai ni tsuite tōron shita.We debated environmental issues in class.
- 会議で予算について討議した。Kaigi de yosan ni tsuite tōgi shita.We discussed the budget at the meeting.
- 昔の物語では主人公が敵を討つ。Mukashi no monogatari de wa shujinkō ga teki o utsu.In old stories, the hero defeats the enemy.
- 新しい案を検討している。Atarashii an o kentō shite iru.We are considering a new proposal.
Questions about 討
How many strokes does 討 have?
討 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 討?
The on readings are tou (トウ). The kun readings are utsu (うつ).
What JLPT level is 討?
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 討
- 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.