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客
客 (readings: きゃく, かく; Japanese kanji) means “guest / customer”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 観客 (spectator).
What does 客 mean?
| Kanji | 客 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | guest / customer |
| Readings | きゃく, かく |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 客
客 is read きゃく or かく depending on the word.
Example words with 客
| Example | 観客 (spectator) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14