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