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内
内 (readings: ない, だい, うち; Japanese kanji) means “inside”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 国内 (domestic).
What does 内 mean?
| Kanji | 内 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | inside |
| Readings | ない, だい, うち |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 内
内 is read ない or だい or うち depending on the word.
Example words with 内
| Example | 国内 (domestic) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14