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