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売
売 (readings: ばい, う; Japanese kanji) means “to sell”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 売店 (kiosk/stand).
What does 売 mean?
| Kanji | 売 |
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| Meaning | to sell |
| Readings | ばい, う |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 売
売 is read ばい or う depending on the word.
Example words with 売
| Example | 売店 (kiosk/stand) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14