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導

導 — guidance, leading, conduct

Learn the correct stroke order for 導 (guidance), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 515 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ドウdou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みちび.くmichibiku
Strokes15
Radical寸
Frequency#354
Meaningsguidance, leading, conduct, usher

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

指導しどうguidance; leadership; instructionnoun
主導しゅどうleadership; initiative; spearheadnoun
先導せんどうguidance; leadership; leading the waynoun
導くみちびくto guide; to lead; to show the wayverb
導入どうにゅうintroduction; bringing in; installationnoun
誘導ゆうどうguidance; leading; inductionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 導 (guidance) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 寸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 導 is #354, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

指導しどう — guidance; leadership; instruction
主導しゅどう — leadership; initiative; spearhead
先導せんどう — guidance; leadership; leading the way

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (寸)

寸measurement寺Buddhist temple対vis-a-vis寿longevity専specialty封seal将leader射shoot

Same reading

脳brain童juvenile銅copper

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 導 have?

The kanji 導 (guidance) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 導?

導 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 導 mean?

導 means: guidance, leading, conduct, usher. On'yomi readings: ドウ. Kun'yomi readings: みちび.く.

What JLPT level is 導?

導 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.