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斗 kanji: meaning “Big Dipper”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N14 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
Big Dipper
On'yomi
ト、トウ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 斗

Two drops (丶) of light spill from the Big Dipper, a measuring cup in the sky.

How to write 斗: stroke order

斗 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 斗

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Kanji that share parts with 斗.