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君
君 (readings: くん, きみ; Japanese kanji) means “you / friend”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 君が代 (Japanese national anthem).
What does 君 mean?
| Kanji | 君 |
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| Meaning | you / friend |
| Readings | くん, きみ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 君
君 is read くん or きみ depending on the word.
Example words with 君
| Example | 君が代 (Japanese national anthem) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14