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