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医
医 (readings: い; Japanese kanji) means “medicine / to heal”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 医者 (doctor).
What does 医 mean?
| Kanji | 医 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | medicine / to heal |
| Readings | い |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 医
医 is read い depending on the word.
Example words with 医
| Example | 医者 (doctor) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14