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拾
拾 (readings: しゅう, じゅう, ひろ; Japanese kanji) means “to pick up / ten (alt. form)”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 拾う (to pick up).
What does 拾 mean?
| Kanji | 拾 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to pick up / ten (alt. form) |
| Readings | しゅう, じゅう, ひろ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 拾
拾 is read しゅう or じゅう or ひろ depending on the word.
Example words with 拾
| Example | 拾う (to pick up) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14