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Kanji for Guide
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “guide”: 導、迪、諭. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
guide
To lead and guide others.
15 strokes On reading ドウ (dou) Kun reading みちびく (michibiku) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: guidance, leading, conduct, usher
Readings used for names on Nazuke: do, dou, michi
guide
A path; to guide and lead the way.
8 strokes On reading テキ (teki) Kun reading みち、みちびく、すすむ (michi, michibiku, susumu) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: edify, way, path
Readings used for names on Nazuke: susumu, michi
In Japan it appears in about 66 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
guide
To gently teach and guide.
16 strokes On reading ユ (yu) Kun reading さとす (satosu) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: rebuke, admonish, charge, warn, persuade
Readings used for names on Nazuke: sato, yu
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