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倍
倍 (readings: ばい; Japanese kanji) means “double / times”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 倍数 (multiple).
What does 倍 mean?
| Kanji | 倍 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | double / times |
| Readings | ばい |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 倍
倍 is read ばい depending on the word.
Example words with 倍
| Example | 倍数 (multiple) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14