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千
千 (readings: せん, ち; Japanese kanji) means “thousand”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 千円 (1000 yen).
What does 千 mean?
| Kanji | 千 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | thousand |
| Readings | せん, ち |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 千
千 is read せん or ち depending on the word.
Example words with 千
| Example | 千円 (1000 yen) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14