What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "道"?

The kanji "道" belongs to JLPT N4 and means "Road, Path, Way". Its Onyomi is "ドウ (dou)" and Kunyomi is "みち (michi)".

JLPT N4

道

Road, Path, Way

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "道"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "首 (head, neck) + 辶 (walk, road radical)". Mnemonic Story: "To find your true **path** or **road**, you must use your *head* (首) to guide you as you *walk* (辶). Imagine an ancient sage, deep in thought, *walking* (辶) down a dusty **road**, his wise *head* (首) contemplating the proper 'way' of life."

Onyomi

ドウ (dou)

Kunyomi

みち (michi)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

首 (head, neck) + 辶 (walk, road radical)

📖 Mnemonic Story

To find your true **path** or **road**, you must use your *head* (首) to guide you as you *walk* (辶). Imagine an ancient sage, deep in thought, *walking* (辶) down a dusty **road**, his wise *head* (首) contemplating the proper 'way' of life.

💡 Quick Hint: Head on road

Essential N4 Vocabulary

道

みち

Road, path

道路

どうろ

Road, street

北海道

ほっかいどう

Hokkaido (prefecture)

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "道"

この＿＿＿＿＿はどこへ行きますか。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「道」は「みち」と読みます。
English: 'Michi' means road or path.

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