どう — how
どう is the #67 most common word in Japanese, a interjection. It means “how” and is pronounced [do̞ː].
#67frequency rank
0.12%of everyday Japanese text
Level 1Beginner 1
Forms of どう
| Form | What it is | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 如何 | alternative, kanji, uncommon | how |
| 怎 | alternative, kanji, obsolete | how |
| 怎う | alternative, kanji, obsolete | how |