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希
希 (readings: き, け; Japanese kanji) means “hope / rare”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 希望 (hope).
What does 希 mean?
| Kanji | 希 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hope / rare |
| Readings | き, け |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 希
希 is read き or け depending on the word.
Example words with 希
| Example | 希望 (hope) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14