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JLPT N117画 · 17 strokesradical 言freq #2295

mimeograph, copy

On'yomi (音読み)

  • トウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

A mimeograph spreads words like a mime enthusiastically copying messages, amplifying each silent gesture into a sea of vibrant, spoken ideas.

About this kanji

The kanji 謄, pronounced "tou," primarily means a copy or a reproduction. It is often used in relation to official documents, making it more common as a noun than as a verb. For example, 謄本 (touhon) means a certified copy, while 戸籍謄本 (kosekitouhon) refers to an official copy of the family register, important for legal purposes. Additionally, 謄写 (tousha) means to copy, and 謄写機 (toushaki) refers to a mimeograph machine used for printing copies. A useful note is that this kanji is usually found in contexts involving formal documentation or legal matters.

Example sentences

  • 彼は志望校に謄本を提出した。

    He submitted the transcript to his desired school.

Meanings across languages

English
mimeograph, copy
Tiếng Việt
bản sao, mấy Tờ
日本語
謄写, コピー
한국어
모사, 명령
中文
抄写, 复印
id
mimeograf
th
เครื่องถ่ายเอกสาร
es
mimeógrafo
fr
mimeographe
de
Duplikat
pt
mimeógrafo

Common compounds

  • 謄本とうほんcertified copy, transcript, official copy of the family register
  • 戸籍謄本こせきとうほんofficial copy of the family register
  • 謄写とうしゃcopy, transcription, mimeograph
  • 謄写機とうしゃきmimeograph (machine)
  • 謄写版とうしゃばんmimeograph
  • 証明謄本しょうめいとうほんattested copy
  • 住民謄本じゅうみんとうほんcertified copy of certificate of residence
  • 登記簿謄本とうきぼとうほんcopy of a registration certificate, certified copy of register

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