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反
反 (readings: はん, ほん, たん, そ; Japanese kanji) means “to oppose / to reverse”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 反対 (opposition).
What does 反 mean?
| Kanji | 反 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to oppose / to reverse |
| Readings | はん, ほん, たん, そ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 反
反 is read はん or ほん or たん or そ depending on the word.
Example words with 反
| Example | 反対 (opposition) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14