胴
どう
dou
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
胴 is the kanji for "Torso". A common reading is どう (dou). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Torso
Also : Trunk · Hull (ship)
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Readings
onどう/ dou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
月同
Example Sentences
胴体をしっかりと鍛える。
どうたいをしっかりときたえる。
Strengthen the torso thoroughly.
胴回りを測って服を選ぶ。
どうまわりをはかってふくをえらぶ。
Measure the waist and choose clothes.
Vocabulary using 胴
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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