Meaning

Primary

Poison

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

どく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word is the same as the kanji's reading.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 毒を持つ

    to be poisonous

    毒を飲む

    to drink poison

    毒を入れる

    to put poison in

Context Sentences

働きすぎは体に毒ですよ。

Working too much is harmful to your body.

すごい!毒リンゴみたいな赤さのリンゴだね。

Wow! It's like a poison apple with its intense red color.

トーフグ社員のデスクの引き出しには、いつもフグの毒が入ったビンがあるって本当ですか?

Is it true that there's always a jar of fugu poison in a Tofugu employee's desk drawer?

Kanji Composition