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協
協 (readings: きょう; Japanese kanji) means “cooperate”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 協力 (cooperation).
What does 協 mean?
| Kanji | 協 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cooperate |
| Readings | きょう |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 協
協 is read きょう depending on the word.
Example words with 協
| Example | 協力 (cooperation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14