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会
会 (readings: かい, え, あ; Japanese kanji) means “to meet / association”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 会社 (company).
What does 会 mean?
| Kanji | 会 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to meet / association |
| Readings | かい, え, あ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 会
会 is read かい or え or あ depending on the word.
Example words with 会
| Example | 会社 (company) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14