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Kanji for Guide
The kanji for “guide” is 導, read dou and written in 15 strokes. Here is what it means, how it is read, and the names it is used in.
導
guide
To lead and guide others.
15 strokes On reading ドウ (dou) Kun reading みちびく (michibiku) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: guidance, leading, conduct, usher
Readings used for names on Nazuke: dou, michi
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