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商
商 (readings: しょう, あきな; Japanese kanji) means “commerce / trade”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 商品 (goods).
What does 商 mean?
| Kanji | 商 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | commerce / trade |
| Readings | しょう, あきな |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 商
商 is read しょう or あきな depending on the word.
Example words with 商
| Example | 商品 (goods) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14