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