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属
属 (readings: ぞく; Japanese kanji) means “belong to”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 金属 (metal).
What does 属 mean?
| Kanji | 属 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | belong to |
| Readings | ぞく |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 属
属 is read ぞく depending on the word.
Example words with 属
| Example | 金属 (metal) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14