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告
告 (readings: こく, つ; Japanese kanji) means “announce / notify”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 広告 (advertisement).
What does 告 mean?
| Kanji | 告 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | announce / notify |
| Readings | こく, つ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 告
告 is read こく or つ depending on the word.
Example words with 告
| Example | 広告 (advertisement) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14