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他
“other” in Japanese is 他, read ta, hoka (た, ほか). It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 他人 (other people).
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他の人にきく。
ほかのひとにきく。Ask another person.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 他 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | other |
| Readings | た, ほか |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 他人 (other people) |
How to read 他
他 is read ta (た) or hoka (ほか) depending on the word.
Words with 他
- 他人
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Updated: 2026-08-28