投 — Throw
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Common Japanese Words with 投 (Throw)
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This is just the verb form of throw (投), meaning to throw.
Frequently Asked Questions About 投 (Throw)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 投 (Throw)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 投 ("Throw", read as とう) is: Mr. Snowman, the nasty (な) guard with cold toes (とう), wants to throw out the kid enjoying the slide... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 投 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 投 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 投 means "Throw". Its primary reading is とう (On'yomi: とう; Kun'yomi: な). 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 投?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 投 include: 投げる (なげる - to throw or cast away).
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