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序
序 (readings: じょ; Japanese kanji) means “order / sequence”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 序列 (hierarchy).
What does 序 mean?
| Kanji | 序 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | order / sequence |
| Readings | じょ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 序
序 is read じょ depending on the word.
Example words with 序
| Example | 序列 (hierarchy) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14