～道
～どう
dou
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 66 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～道 (～どう (dou)) means "type of way". It is read ～どう (dou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
type of way
Also : kind of path · road
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Meaning ·
The word ～道 (～どう) means 'kind of path'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of kind of path.
Example Sentences
この山岳～道は初心者には危険です。
このさんがく～どうはしょしんしゃにはきけんです。
This mountain trail is dangerous for beginners.
柔道や剣～道などの武道を習っています。
じゅうどうやけん～どうなどのぶどうをならっています。
I am learning martial arts such as judo and kendo.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
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