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捨
捨 (readings: しゃ, す; Japanese kanji) means “to throw away”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 捨てる (to discard).
What does 捨 mean?
| Kanji | 捨 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to throw away |
| Readings | しゃ, す |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 捨
捨 is read しゃ or す depending on the word.
Example words with 捨
| Example | 捨てる (to discard) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14