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宅
宅 (readings: たく; Japanese kanji) means “residence”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 自宅 (one's home).
What does 宅 mean?
| Kanji | 宅 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | residence |
| Readings | たく |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 宅
宅 is read たく depending on the word.
Example words with 宅
| Example | 自宅 (one's home) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14