378.投


1. Meaning and Reading

  • throw, cast
  • Onyomi : とう
  • Kunyomi : げる

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 扌 : hand
  • 殳 : club

Throwing a club (殳) held in the hand (扌), symbolizing ‘to throw’.

投 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

投げる なげる
to throw

Throw the ball far.

投資 とうし
investment

Invest in a company.