trunk, torso, hull (ship), hub of wheel

About this kanji

The kanji 胴 (どう) primarily means "trunk" or "torso," referring to the central part of the body. It is typically used in compound words rather than as a standalone term. For example, 胴体 (どうたい) means "trunk/stem" in a biological context, while 胴上げ (どうあげ) refers to the joyful act of tossing someone into the air, often during celebrations. Another interesting compound is 胴元 (どうもと), which means "banker" in gambling contexts. It's worth noting that this kanji has no kun'yomi readings, making it more straightforward to learn through its compounds.

Example sentences

• 胴体に傷がある。

  There is a wound on the torso.

Meanings across languages

English

trunk, torso, hull (ship), hub of wheel

Tiếng Việt

thân, thân thể, thân tàu, cối của bánh xe

日本語

胴体, 胴, 船の船体, 車輪のハブ

한국어

몸통, 몸, 선체, 휠의 허브

中文

躯干, 躯体, 船体, 轮毂

id

batang, torso, hull (kapal), hub roda

th

ลำตัว, ลำตัว, ลำเรือ, แกนล้อ

es

tronco, torso, casco (barco), eje de rueda

fr

tronc, torse, coque (navire), moyeu de roue

de

Rumpf, Torso, Schiffsrumpf, Radmitte

pt

tronco, torso, casco (navio), eixo da roda

Common compounds

• 胴体どうたいtrunk, torso, body
• 胴上げどうあげtossing (someone) into the air (in celebration)
• 胴乱どうらんvasculum, case for botanical specimens, satchel
• 胴衣どういpadded, sleeveless undergarment, vest
• 胴元どうもとbanker (gambling), bookmaker, person who runs a gambling den
• 胴欲どうよくavarice, heartlessness, greed
• 胴中どうなかtrunk, torso, second player (out of three)
• 胴長どうながpossessing a long torso