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写
写 (readings: しゃ, うつ; Japanese kanji) means “to copy / to photograph”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 写真 (photograph).
What does 写 mean?
| Kanji | 写 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to copy / to photograph |
| Readings | しゃ, うつ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 写
写 is read しゃ or うつ depending on the word.
Example words with 写
| Example | 写真 (photograph) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14