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兆
兆 (readings: ちょう, きざ; Japanese kanji) means “omen / trillion”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 兆候 (sign / indication).
What does 兆 mean?
| Kanji | 兆 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | omen / trillion |
| Readings | ちょう, きざ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 兆
兆 is read ちょう or きざ depending on the word.
Example words with 兆
| Example | 兆候 (sign / indication) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14