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干
干 (readings: かん, ひ; Japanese kanji) means “to dry”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 干潮 (low tide).
What does 干 mean?
| Kanji | 干 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to dry |
| Readings | かん, ひ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 干
干 is read かん or ひ depending on the word.
Example words with 干
| Example | 干潮 (low tide) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14