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