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