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乱
乱 (readings: らん, みだ; Japanese kanji) means “disorder / chaos”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 混乱 (confusion).
What does 乱 mean?
| Kanji | 乱 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | disorder / chaos |
| Readings | らん, みだ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 乱
乱 is read らん or みだ depending on the word.
Example words with 乱
| Example | 混乱 (confusion) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14