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加
加 (readings: か, くわ; Japanese kanji) means “add / increase”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 加える (to add).
What does 加 mean?
| Kanji | 加 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | add / increase |
| Readings | か, くわ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 加
加 is read か or くわ depending on the word.
Example words with 加
| Example | 加える (to add) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14