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