Quick answer
堂 is the kanji for "Hall / Public Chamber". A common reading is どう (dou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Hall / Public Chamber
Also : Hall · Public Chamber
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 堂 represents 'PUBLIC CHAMBER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of public chamber.
On-reading: どう — remember this sound by associating it with public chamber.
Example Sentences
食堂でランチを食べました。
しょくどうでらんちをたべました。
I ate lunch at the cafeteria.
学校の食堂は安くておいしいので毎日使っています。
がっこうのしょくどうはやすくておいしいのでまいにちつかっています。
The school cafeteria is cheap and tasty, so I use it every day.
Vocabulary using 堂
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