Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 塗炭(とたん) in Japanese

塗炭
Kana Reading
とたん
Romaji
totan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    misery; distress


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

13 strokes

paint, plaster, daub, smear, coating

On'Yomi: ト

Kun'Yomi: ぬ.る, ぬ.り, まみ.れる

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

charcoal, coal

On'Yomi: タン

Kun'Yomi: すみ

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