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成
成 (readings: せい, じょう, な; Japanese kanji) means “become / accomplish”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 成長 (growth).
What does 成 mean?
| Kanji | 成 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | become / accomplish |
| Readings | せい, じょう, な |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 成
成 is read せい or じょう or な depending on the word.
Example words with 成
| Example | 成長 (growth) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14