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在
在 (readings: ざい, あ; Japanese kanji) means “exist / be located”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 存在 (existence).
What does 在 mean?
| Kanji | 在 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | exist / be located |
| Readings | ざい, あ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 在
在 is read ざい or あ depending on the word.
Example words with 在
| Example | 存在 (existence) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14