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人
人 (readings: じん, にん, ひと; Japanese kanji) means “person”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 人気 (popularity).
What does 人 mean?
| Kanji | 人 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | person |
| Readings | じん, にん, ひと |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 人
人 is read じん or にん or ひと depending on the word.
Example words with 人
| Example | 人気 (popularity) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14