Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 道学(どうがく) in Japanese

道学
Kana Reading
どうがく
Romaji
dōgaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ethics; moral philosophy
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (the study of) Confucianism (esp. neo-Confucianism)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (the study of) Taoism
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Edo-period popularized blend of Buddhist, Shinto and Confucian ethical teachings (popularised)


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

8 strokes

study, learning, science

On'Yomi: ガク

Kun'Yomi: まな.ぶ

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