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宝
宝 (readings: ほう, たから; Japanese kanji) means “treasure”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 宝物 (treasure).
What does 宝 mean?
| Kanji | 宝 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | treasure |
| Readings | ほう, たから |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 宝
宝 is read ほう or たから depending on the word.
Example words with 宝
| Example | 宝物 (treasure) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14