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回
回 (readings: かい, まわ; Japanese kanji) means “turn / time (count)”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 今回 (this time).
What does 回 mean?
| Kanji | 回 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | turn / time (count) |
| Readings | かい, まわ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 回
回 is read かい or まわ depending on the word.
Example words with 回
| Example | 今回 (this time) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14