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姿
姿 (readings: し, すがた; Japanese kanji) means “figure / form”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 姿勢 (posture).
What does 姿 mean?
| Kanji | 姿 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | figure / form |
| Readings | し, すがた |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 姿
姿 is read し or すがた depending on the word.
Example words with 姿
| Example | 姿勢 (posture) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14