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