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低
低 (readings: てい, ひく; Japanese kanji) means “low”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 低音 (low tone / bass).
What does 低 mean?
| Kanji | 低 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | low |
| Readings | てい, ひく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 低
低 is read てい or ひく depending on the word.
Example words with 低
| Example | 低音 (low tone / bass) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14