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どう
dou
How, in what way
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どう
どう
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How, in what way
dou
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana どう
Romaji dou
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What does どう mean in Japanese?
The word どう (どう) means "how, in what way" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce どう?
どう is read as どう (romaji: dou). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is どう?
どう is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
How do I remember どう quickly?
Use the flashcard on this page to practise active recall: see the kanji first, attempt the meaning from memory, then flip. After getting it right, use the quiz to confirm. Review again at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days for long-term retention.
Where can I practise どう in sentences?
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