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