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