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往
往 (readings: おう; Japanese kanji) means “go (to a place)”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 往復 (round trip).
What does 往 mean?
| Kanji | 往 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | go (to a place) |
| Readings | おう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 往
往 is read おう depending on the word.
Example words with 往
| Example | 往復 (round trip) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14