Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
walk + 余
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and surplus. Advancing on surplus road.
Symbolism
Midway, on the way, road. Represents way.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
前途有望
ぜんとゆうぼう
promising future; promising future
中途半端
ちゅうとはんぱ
halfway; half measures; unfinished; halfway
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; having a long way to go
前途多難
ぜんとたなん
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects; having many difficulties in store
前途洋々
ぜんとようよう
with a rosy future; offering promising prospects; with a rosy future
前途多望
ぜんとたぼう
promising (rosy, bright) future; offering promising prospects; promising (rosy, bright) future
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?
Yes. 途 (route, way, road) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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