糖
とう
tou
JLPT N416 strokesKanjiLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
糖 is the kanji for "Sugar". Its reading is とう (tou). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Sugar
Also : Glucose · Saccharide
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Readings
onとう/ tou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
16 strokes
Radicals
米唐
Example Sentences
砂糖の摂取量を減らすことを心がける。
さとうのせっしゅりょうをへらすことをこころがける。
Make an effort to reduce sugar intake.
糖尿病の予防には食生活の改善が重要だ。
とうにょうびょうのよぼうにはしょくせいかつのかいぜんがじゅうようだ。
Improving diet is crucial for preventing diabetes.
Vocabulary using 糖
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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