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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and surplus. Advancing on surplus road.
Symbolism
Midway, on the way, road. Represents way.
Component Breakdown
walk + 余
Words & Expressions
Words written with 途
Four-Character Compounds
前途有望
ぜんとゆうぼう
promising future
中途半端
ちゅうとはんぱ
halfway; half measures; unfinished
前途遼遠
ぜんとりょうえん
having a long way to go; having a long road ahead of one; being a long way off
前途多難
ぜんとたなん
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects
前途洋々
ぜんとようよう
with a rosy future; offering promising prospects
前途多望
ぜんとたぼう
promising (rosy, bright) future; offering promising prospects
Anime & Manga
アキバ冥途戦争
Akiba Maid War
A well-known work with 途 in its Japanese title.
一途ビッチちゃん
Ichizu Bitch-chan
A well-known work with 途 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 途 mean in Japanese?
途 means route, way, road.
How do you read 途?
On'yomi: ト (TO). Kun'yomi: みち (michi).
How many strokes does 途 have?
途 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 途 a good kanji for a tattoo?
途 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means route, way, road. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.