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
- 星斗せいとstar
- 修斗しゅうとshooto
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