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去
去 (readings: きょ, こ, さ; Japanese kanji) means “to leave / last (year)”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 去年 (last year).
What does 去 mean?
| Kanji | 去 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to leave / last (year) |
| Readings | きょ, こ, さ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 去
去 is read きょ or こ or さ depending on the word.
Example words with 去
| Example | 去年 (last year) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14