毒
Kanji · N2
毒 / poison
Kanji for poison, virus, or venom.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ドク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
毒 carries the meaning poison, virus, or venom.
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Common compounds with 毒
毒ガスどくがす
鉛毒えんどくtoxic substance in lead
食中毒しょくちゅうどくfood poisoning
中毒ちゅうどくpoisoning
有毒ゆうどくpoisonous / toxic
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