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What is the Kanji for 'Lead' and 'Guide'? | 導

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Lead' and 'Guide', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Lead' and 'Guide' is 導.

    kanji

    導

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    Reading

    kunyomiみちび

    michibi

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    寸Measurement 道Way

    Example Word

    導入: implementation or introduction. The Japanese verbal noun '導入 (どうにゅう)' can mean either 'introduction' or 'implementation', depending on the context. When used to mean 'introduction', it refers to the act of bringing something new into a system, environment, or discussion. For example: the introduction of new technology「新しい技術の導入」(あたらしいぎじゅつのどうにゅう). When used to mean 'implementation', it refers to the act of putting a plan or system into effect. For example: the implementation of new policies「新しい政策の導入」(あたらしいせいさくのどうにゅう). The word is often used in business, technology, and academic contexts to describe the process of adopting or applying something new.

    Radical

    寸

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1097

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 導

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

    kanji

    道

    Meaning

    Way

Words Using 導

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    指導

    Meaning

    Guidance

    word

    導入

    Meaning

    Implementation, Introduction

    word

    誘導

    Meaning

    Guidance, Induction

    word

    半導体

    Meaning

    Semiconductor

    word

    導く

    Meaning

    Guide

    word

    主導

    Meaning

    Leadership

Kanji Related to 導 Through the Part 寸

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    射

    Meaning

    Shoot

    kanji

    封

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    酎

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    尉

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    尊

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    冠

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    寺

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    守

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    耐

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    団

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    辱

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    肘

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

    kanji

    闘

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    対

    Meaning

    Against

    kanji

    爵

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    付

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    村

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    専

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

Learn the Kanji 導

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 導 mean?

導 means 'Lead' and 'Guide'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.