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

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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