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厚
厚 (readings: こう, あつ; Japanese kanji) means “thick / generous”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 厚紙 (thick paper).
What does 厚 mean?
| Kanji | 厚 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | thick / generous |
| Readings | こう, あつ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 厚
厚 is read こう or あつ depending on the word.
Example words with 厚
| Example | 厚紙 (thick paper) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14