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思
思 (readings: し, おも; Japanese kanji) means “to think”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 思う (to think).
What does 思 mean?
| Kanji | 思 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to think |
| Readings | し, おも |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 思
思 is read し or おも depending on the word.
Example words with 思
| Example | 思う (to think) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14