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居
居 (readings: きょ, こ, い; Japanese kanji) means “reside / be present”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 居間 (living room).
What does 居 mean?
| Kanji | 居 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | reside / be present |
| Readings | きょ, こ, い |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 居
居 is read きょ or こ or い depending on the word.
Example words with 居
| Example | 居間 (living room) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14