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他
他 (readings: た, ほか; Japanese kanji) means “other”. 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).
What does 他 mean?
| Kanji | 他 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | other |
| Readings | た, ほか |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 他
他 is read た or ほか depending on the word.
Example words with 他
| Example | 他人 (other people) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14