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呼
呼 (readings: こ, よ; Japanese kanji) means “to call”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 呼吸 (respiration).
What does 呼 mean?
| Kanji | 呼 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to call |
| Readings | こ, よ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 呼
呼 is read こ or よ depending on the word.
Example words with 呼
| Example | 呼吸 (respiration) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14