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我
我 (readings: が, われ, わ; Japanese kanji) means “I / self”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 自我 (the ego).
What does 我 mean?
| Kanji | 我 |
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| Meaning | I / self |
| Readings | が, われ, わ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 我
我 is read が or われ or わ depending on the word.
Example words with 我
| Example | 自我 (the ego) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14