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七
七 (readings: しち, なな; Japanese kanji) means “seven”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 七つ (seven things).
What does 七 mean?
| Kanji | 七 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | seven |
| Readings | しち, なな |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 七
七 is read しち or なな depending on the word.
Example words with 七
| Example | 七つ (seven things) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14