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塩
塩 (readings: えん, しお; Japanese kanji) means “salt”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 食塩 (table salt).
What does 塩 mean?
| Kanji | 塩 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | salt |
| Readings | えん, しお |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 塩
塩 is read えん or しお depending on the word.
Example words with 塩
| Example | 食塩 (table salt) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14