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定
定 (readings: てい, じょう, さだ; Japanese kanji) means “to fix / to settle”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 予定 (schedule).
What does 定 mean?
| Kanji | 定 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to fix / to settle |
| Readings | てい, じょう, さだ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 定
定 is read てい or じょう or さだ depending on the word.
Example words with 定
| Example | 予定 (schedule) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14