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冊
冊 (readings: さつ, さく; Japanese kanji) means “counter for books / volume”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 一冊 (one volume).
What does 冊 mean?
| Kanji | 冊 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | counter for books / volume |
| Readings | さつ, さく |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 冊
冊 is read さつ or さく depending on the word.
Example words with 冊
| Example | 一冊 (one volume) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14