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導
Guide, Lead
みちび.く
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Tour guides in Japan are called ガイド or 案内人, but the kanji 導 appears in many important words such as 指導 (guidance) and 導入 (introduction). Teachers, coaches, and managers all provide 指導 to help others improve.
Memory Trick
Imagine holding a lantern while leading travelers safely through a dark forest. Guiding others along the correct path helps you remember 導 means 'to lead' or 'to guide.'
Readings
Onyomi: ドウ (dou)
Kunyomi: みちび.く
Example Words
指導
しどう (shidou)
Guidance
導入
どうにゅう (dounyuu)
Introduction, Implementation
導く
みちびく (michibiku)
To guide
半導体
はんどうたい (handoutai)
Semiconductor
Example Sentence
先生 が 私たち を 正しい 方向 に 導いてくれました。
せんせい が わたしたち を ただしい ほうこう に みちびいてくれました。
sensei ga watashitachi o tadashii houkou ni michibiite kuremashita
The teacher guided us in the right direction.