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各
各 (readings: かく, おのおの; Japanese kanji) means “each / every”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 各自 (each person).
What does 各 mean?
| Kanji | 各 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | each / every |
| Readings | かく, おのおの |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 各
各 is read かく or おのおの depending on the word.
Example words with 各
| Example | 各自 (each person) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14