“Ladle” or “Scoop” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “斗”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “斗” means “Ladle”, “Scoop” or “Container for measuring volume” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “斗”
Jouyou Kanji “斗” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 4 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | と(to) |
| とう(tou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | ひしゃく(hishaku) |
| ます(masu) | |
| Meanings | Ladle, Scoop |
| Container for measuring volume | |
| Unit word for measuring volume (1斗 is about 18 liters) | |
| A thing which is similar shape of a ひしゃく(柄杓 or 斗) | |
| Name of the Great Bear constellation |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “斗”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 斗牛(とぎゅう-to gyu u) | Chinese “Dipper” and “Ox” constellations |
| 斗酒(としゅ-to shu) | Kegs of sake, Lot of sake |
| 斗出(としゅつ-to shu tsu) | Protruding |
| 玉斗(ぎょくと-gyo ku to) | ① Big Dipper, ② Sake ladle made from jade |
| 泰斗(たいと-ta i to) | Great authority, Eminent person, Luminary |
| 南斗(なんと-na n to) | Chinese “Dipper” constellation |
| 熨斗(のし-no shi) | Noshi (Long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift) |
| 抽斗(ひきだし-hi ki da shi) | Drawer |
| 北斗(ほくと-ho ku to) | The Big Dipper |
Comments