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南
南 (readings: なん, みなみ; Japanese kanji) means “south”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 南国 (southern country).
What does 南 mean?
| Kanji | 南 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | south |
| Readings | なん, みなみ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 南
南 is read なん or みなみ depending on the word.
Example words with 南
| Example | 南国 (southern country) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14