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十
十 (readings: じゅう, と; Japanese kanji) means “ten”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 十分 (ten minutes).
What does 十 mean?
| Kanji | 十 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ten |
| Readings | じゅう, と |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 十
十 is read じゅう or と depending on the word.
Example words with 十
| Example | 十分 (ten minutes) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14