Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 入道(にゅうどう) in Japanese

入道
Kana Reading
にゅうどう
Romaji
nyūdō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    entering the priesthood; priest; monk
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    man with a shaven head
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    bald-headed monster


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

12 strokes

road-way, street, district, journey, course, moral, teachings

On'Yomi: ドウ, トウ

Kun'Yomi: みち

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JLPT 5

2 strokes

enter, insert

On'Yomi: ニュウ, ジュ

Kun'Yomi: い.る, -い.る, -い.り, い.れる, -い.れ, はい.る

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