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季
季 (readings: き; Japanese kanji) means “season”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 季節 (season).
What does 季 mean?
| Kanji | 季 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | season |
| Readings | き |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 季
季 is read き depending on the word.
Example words with 季
| Example | 季節 (season) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14