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寒
寒 (readings: かん, さむ; Japanese kanji) means “cold”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 寒い (cold).
What does 寒 mean?
| Kanji | 寒 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cold |
| Readings | かん, さむ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 寒
寒 is read かん or さむ depending on the word.
Example words with 寒
| Example | 寒い (cold) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14