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