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勢
勢 (readings: せい, いきお; Japanese kanji) means “force / momentum”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 勢力 (power, influence).
What does 勢 mean?
| Kanji | 勢 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | force / momentum |
| Readings | せい, いきお |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 勢
勢 is read せい or いきお depending on the word.
Example words with 勢
| Example | 勢力 (power, influence) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14