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度

度·degree, times

On-yomi
ドタク
Kun-yomi
たび

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

9 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
一度いちどonce
今度こんどnext time, this time
温度おんどtemperature
何度なんどhow many times, how many degrees

Example sentences

  1. すみません、もう一度言ってください。

    すみません、もういちどいってください。

    Sorry, could you say that once more?

  2. 今度一緒に食事しましょう。

    こんどいっしょにしょくじしましょう。

    Let's have a meal together next time.

  3. 今日は温度が三十度もあります。

    きょうはおんどがさんじゅうどもあります。

    It's a full thirty degrees today.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Reading 一度 as *いちと — it voices to いちど.
  • Taking 今度 to always mean 'this time' — it usually means 'next time' when talking about plans.

Memory aid

Picture it

A hand measuring off marks under a roof (广) — counting degrees and counting times.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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