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亡
亡 (readings: ぼう, もう, な; Japanese kanji) means “to die / to perish”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 死亡 (death).
What does 亡 mean?
| Kanji | 亡 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to die / to perish |
| Readings | ぼう, もう, な |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 亡
亡 is read ぼう or もう or な depending on the word.
Example words with 亡
| Example | 死亡 (death) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14