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個
個 (readings: こ; Japanese kanji) means “individual / counter for items”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 個人 (individual).
What does 個 mean?
| Kanji | 個 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | individual / counter for items |
| Readings | こ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 個
個 is read こ depending on the word.
Example words with 個
| Example | 個人 (individual) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14