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三
三 (readings: さん, み; Japanese kanji) means “three”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 三つ (three things).
What does 三 mean?
| Kanji | 三 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | three |
| Readings | さん, み |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 三
三 is read さん or み depending on the word.
Example words with 三
| Example | 三つ (three things) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14