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延
延 (readings: えん, の; Japanese kanji) means “to extend / to postpone”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 延長 (extension).
What does 延 mean?
| Kanji | 延 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to extend / to postpone |
| Readings | えん, の |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 延
延 is read えん or の depending on the word.
Example words with 延
| Example | 延長 (extension) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14