Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 巻頭(かんとう) in Japanese

巻頭
Kana Reading
かんとう
Romaji
kantō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    opening page of book; beginning of an essay
  • Parts of speech
    noun or verb acting prenominally
    Meaning
    prefatory


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

9 strokes

scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)

On'Yomi: カン, ケン

Kun'Yomi: ま.く, まき, ま.き

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JLPT 4

16 strokes

head, counter for large animals

On'Yomi: トウ, ズ, ト

Kun'Yomi: あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり

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