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KANJI
胴
torso
trunk, body, main part, frame, abdomen
Kun'yomi
—
On'yomi
どうdou
Example sentences
事じ故こで彼かれの胴どう体たいに深ふかい傷きずを負おった。
He sustained a deep wound to his torso in the accident.
そのクワガタは胴どうが大おおきく、立りっ派ぱな角つのを持もっていた。
That stag beetle had a large body and impressive antlers.
剣けん道どうの練れん習しゅうでは、面めんや胴どうなどの防ぼう具ぐを装そう着ちゃくする。
In Kendo practice, one wears protective gear such as a mask and a chest protector.

Practice exercises

1
胴体たい
body; trunk; torso
Answer
どうたい
2
胴
Answer
どう
3
胴
Answer
torsotrunkbody
4
胴着ぎ
uniform top (e.g., for judo, kendo)
Answer
どうぎ
5
胴上あげ
tossing (a person) in the air (e.g., in celebration)
Answer
どうあげ
6
胴元もと
bookmaker; promoter (of a gambling ring); organiser
Answer
どうもと