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呼
“to call” in Japanese is 呼, read ko, yo (こ, よ). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 呼吸 (respiration).
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母が私を呼んでいる。
ははがわたしをよんでいる。My mother is calling me.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 呼 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to call |
| Readings | こ, よ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 呼吸 (respiration) |
How to read 呼
呼 is read ko (こ) or yo (よ) depending on the word.
Words with 呼
- 呼吸こきゅう
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Updated: 2026-08-28