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参
参 (readings: さん, まい; Japanese kanji) means “participate / visit”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 参加 (participation).
What does 参 mean?
| Kanji | 参 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | participate / visit |
| Readings | さん, まい |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 参
参 is read さん or まい depending on the word.
Example words with 参
| Example | 参加 (participation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14