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夕
夕 (readings: せき, ゆう; Japanese kanji) means “evening”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 夕方 (evening).
What does 夕 mean?
| Kanji | 夕 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | evening |
| Readings | せき, ゆう |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 夕
夕 is read せき or ゆう depending on the word.
Example words with 夕
| Example | 夕方 (evening) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14