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