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