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位
位 (readings: い, くらい; Japanese kanji) means “position / rank”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 地位 (status).
What does 位 mean?
| Kanji | 位 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | position / rank |
| Readings | い, くらい |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 位
位 is read い or くらい depending on the word.
Example words with 位
| Example | 地位 (status) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14