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中
中 (readings: ちゅう, なか; Japanese kanji) means “middle / inside”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 中学校 (junior high school).
What does 中 mean?
| Kanji | 中 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | middle / inside |
| Readings | ちゅう, なか |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 中
中 is read ちゅう or なか depending on the word.
Example words with 中
| Example | 中学校 (junior high school) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14