堂 — Hall
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A hall (堂) dedicated to serving food (食) is a dining hall.
Frequently Asked Questions About 堂 (Hall)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 堂 (Hall)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 堂 ("Hall", read as どう) is: The man has so much dough (どう), he owns a massive hall just to store it. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 堂 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 堂 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 堂 means "Hall". Its primary reading is どう (On'yomi: どう; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 堂?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 堂 include: 食堂 (しょくどう - dining room, dining hall, cafeteria, canteen, messroom).
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