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