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What is the Kanji for 'Sugar'? | 糖

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Sugar' is 糖.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sugar

    Reading

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Rice Tang dynasty

    Example Word

    砂糖: sugar. The Japanese noun '砂糖 (さとう)' means 'sugar'. It refers to the sweet crystalline substance used to flavor food and drinks. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as cooking or discussing food. For example: I put sugar in my coffee「コーヒーに砂糖を入れました」(コーヒーにさとうをいれました). This cake has a lot of sugar「このケーキは砂糖が多い」(このケーキはさとうがおおい). The word '砂糖' is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1785

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tang dynasty

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Turn

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

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    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

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    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

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    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

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    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

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    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

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    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

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    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

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    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

Learn the Kanji

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What does 糖 mean?

糖 means 'Sugar'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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