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忠
忠 (readings: ちゅう; Japanese kanji) means “loyal”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 忠実 (faithful).
What does 忠 mean?
| Kanji | 忠 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | loyal |
| Readings | ちゅう |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 忠
忠 is read ちゅう depending on the word.
Example words with 忠
| Example | 忠実 (faithful) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14