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乗
乗 (readings: じょう, の; Japanese kanji) means “to ride / to board”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 乗る (to board).
What does 乗 mean?
| Kanji | 乗 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to ride / to board |
| Readings | じょう, の |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 乗
乗 is read じょう or の depending on the word.
Example words with 乗
| Example | 乗る (to board) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14