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工
工 (readings: こう, く; Japanese kanji) means “craft / worker”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 工場 (factory).
What does 工 mean?
| Kanji | 工 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | craft / worker |
| Readings | こう, く |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 工
工 is read こう or く depending on the word.
Example words with 工
| Example | 工場 (factory) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14