投
Kanji · N2
投 / throw
Kanji for throw, discard, or abandon.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | トウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | な.げる、-な.げ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
投 carries the meaning throw, discard, or abandon.
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Common compounds with 投
投票するとうひょうする
投げ捨てるなげすてるto throw away
投げ付けるなげつけるto throw at / to fling at / to hurl at
投稿とうこうcontribution / submission / post
投手とうしゅpitcher
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