どう
どう
dou
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

どう (どう (dou)) means "Copper". It is read どう (dou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Copper

Also : Bronze (medal)

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Example Sentences

この銅製の像は百年以上前に作られた。

このどうせいのぞうはひゃくねんいじょうまえにつくられた。

This copper statue was made over a hundred years ago.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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