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乳
乳 (readings: にゅう, ち; Japanese kanji) means “milk”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 牛乳 (cow's milk).
What does 乳 mean?
| Kanji | 乳 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | milk |
| Readings | にゅう, ち |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 乳
乳 is read にゅう or ち depending on the word.
Example words with 乳
| Example | 牛乳 (cow's milk) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14