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員
員 (readings: いん; Japanese kanji) means “member”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 会員 (member).
What does 員 mean?
| Kanji | 員 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | member |
| Readings | いん |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 員
員 is read いん depending on the word.
Example words with 員
| Example | 会員 (member) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14