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句
句 (readings: く; Japanese kanji) means “phrase / verse”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 文句 (complaint).
What does 句 mean?
| Kanji | 句 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | phrase / verse |
| Readings | く |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 句
句 is read く depending on the word.
Example words with 句
| Example | 文句 (complaint) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14