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報
報 (readings: ほう, むく; Japanese kanji) means “report / repay”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 情報 (information).
What does 報 mean?
| Kanji | 報 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | report / repay |
| Readings | ほう, むく |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 報
報 is read ほう or むく depending on the word.
Example words with 報
| Example | 情報 (information) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14