degree / times
N4- Onyomi
- ド
- Kunyomi
- たび
- Stroke count
- 9
- JLPT
- N4
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
Picture a ruler marking off a measured length: that is what 度 means — degree / times. Now find the part that anchors it in the character itself, 广 (building / lean-to) — a roof with one open side, built against a wall. Drop that part into the picture and the shape stops being something separate to memorise.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 9
General writing tips
These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.
- •上から下へ書きます。Write from top to bottom.
- •左から右へ書きます。Write from left to right.
- •横の画を先に、縦の画を後に書きます。Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
- •外側の囲みを先に書き、中を後で書きます。Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
- •中央を先に、左右を後に書きます。In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
- •この漢字は9画です。下の練習エリアで順番に書いてみましょう。This kanji has 9 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.
Step by step
Practice Writing
Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.
Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.
Writing Tips
- Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
- Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
- Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
- Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.
Example words
今度
kondo
next time
態度
taido
attitude
制度
seido
system
緯度
ido
latitude
精度
seido
precision
密度
mitsudo
density
Example sentences (3)
今度、一緒に食事に行きましょう。
こんど、いっしょ に しょくじ に いきましょう。
kondo, issho ni shokuji ni ikimashou.
Let's go out for a meal together sometime soon.
今度の会議は、来週の水曜日になる予定です。
こんど の かいぎ は、らいしゅう の すいようび に なる よてい です。
kondo no kaigi wa, raishuu no suiyoubi ni naru yotei desu.
The next meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday.
使い方が分からないので、もう一度説明してもらえますか。
つかいかた が わからない ので、もう いちど せつめい して もらえます か。
tsukaikata ga wakaranai node, mou ichido setsumei shite moraemasu ka.
I do not understand how to use it, so could you explain it once more?