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刻
刻 (readings: こく, きざ; Japanese kanji) means “to carve / moment of time”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 時刻 (time).
What does 刻 mean?
| Kanji | 刻 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to carve / moment of time |
| Readings | こく, きざ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 刻
刻 is read こく or きざ depending on the word.
Example words with 刻
| Example | 時刻 (time) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14