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