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