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