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