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