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On'yomi
ドウ
DOU
Kun'yomi
みちび.く
michibiku

guidance · leading · conduct · usher

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Strokes15
Frequency#354
Radicalinch(3)

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

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道 + inch

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and road. Advancing to guide road.

Symbolism

Guidance, introduction, induction. Represents guiding.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Dancing

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

導きの糸

みちびきのいと

The guiding thread; A clue that leads out of difficulty