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傷
傷 (readings: しょう, きず; Japanese kanji) means “wound”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 負傷 (injury).
What does 傷 mean?
| Kanji | 傷 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | wound |
| Readings | しょう, きず |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 傷
傷 is read しょう or きず depending on the word.
Example words with 傷
| Example | 負傷 (injury) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14