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希
“hope / rare” in Japanese is 希, read ki, ke (き, け). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 希望 (hope).
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What does 希 mean?
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明るい希望を持つ。
あかるいきぼうをもつ。I hold bright hopes.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 希 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hope / rare |
| Readings | き, け |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 希望 (hope) |
How to read 希
希 is read ki (き) or ke (け) depending on the word.
Words with 希
- 希望きぼう
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Updated: 2026-08-28