What is the Kanji for 'Way'? | 道

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Way' is 道.

kanji

道

Meaning

Way

Reading

kunyomiみち

michi

onyomiどう

dou

Parts

辶Walk 首Neck

Example Word

使い道: use. The Japanese noun '使い道 (つかいみち)' refers to the way something is used or its purpose. It is often used to describe the practical application or utility of an object, resource, or idea. For example: I found a use for this old box「この古い箱の使い道を見つけた」(このふるいはこのつかいみちをみつけた). He explained the use of the tool「彼はその道具の使い道を説明した」(かれはそのどうぐのつかいみちをせつめいした). This word is commonly used in contexts where the focus is on finding or explaining the practical application of something.

Radical

辵

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 道

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

radical

辶

Meaning

Walk

kanji

首

Meaning

Neck

道 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

kanji

導

Meaning

Lead, Guide

Words Using 道

This kanji is used in 29 words:

word

道

Meaning

Road, Way

word

車道

Meaning

Roadway

word

歩道

Meaning

Sidewalk

word

道路

Meaning

Road

word

横断歩道

Meaning

Crosswalk

word

片道

Meaning

One way

word

柔道

Meaning

Judo

word

道具

Meaning

Tool

word

書道

Meaning

Calligraphy

word

鉄道

Meaning

Railway

word

赤道

Meaning

Equator

word

高速道路

Meaning

Highway

word

道徳

Meaning

Morality

word

筋道

Meaning

Logic, Sequence

word

水道

Meaning

Waterworks

word

街道

Meaning

Highway

word

地下道

Meaning

Underground

word

近道

Meaning

Shortcut

word

使い道

Meaning

Use

word

報道

Meaning

Reporting

word

神道

Meaning

Shinto

word

回り道

Meaning

Detour

word

道場

Meaning

Dojo

word

修道

Meaning

Asceticism

word

逃げ道

Meaning

Escape

word

国道

Meaning

Highway

word

寄り道

Meaning

Detour

word

道順

Meaning

Route, Directions

word

軌道

Meaning

Track, Orbit

Kanji Related to 道 Through the Part 辶

These 18 kanji contain the part 辶 as well.

kanji

通

Meaning

Commute, Pass

kanji

返

Meaning

Return

kanji

遊

Meaning

Play

kanji

連

Meaning

Take along

kanji

逃

Meaning

Escape

kanji

適

Meaning

Suitable

kanji

追

Meaning

kanji

辺

Meaning

Boundary, Vicinity

kanji

途

Meaning

Way, Route

kanji

迫

Meaning

Urge, Press

kanji

迷

Meaning

Perplexed, Astray

kanji

遍

Meaning

All over, Everywhere

kanji

避

Meaning

Avoid, Dodge

kanji

透

Meaning

Pass through, Transparent

kanji

迭

Meaning

Alternate

kanji

逓

Meaning

Relay, Parcel post

kanji

遜

Meaning

Humble

kanji

遡

Meaning

Retrace the past, Go upstream

Learn the Kanji 道

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What does 道 mean?

道 means 'Way'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

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