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央
央 (readings: おう; Japanese kanji) means “center”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 中央 (center).
What does 央 mean?
| Kanji | 央 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | center |
| Readings | おう |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 央
央 is read おう depending on the word.
Example words with 央
| Example | 中央 (center) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14