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博
博 (readings: はく, ばく; Japanese kanji) means “broad / Dr.”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 博物館 (museum).
What does 博 mean?
| Kanji | 博 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | broad / Dr. |
| Readings | はく, ばく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 博
博 is read はく or ばく depending on the word.
Example words with 博
| Example | 博物館 (museum) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14