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捨
“to throw away” in Japanese is 捨, read sha, su (しゃ, す). 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).
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ごみを捨てる。
ごみをすてる。I throw away the trash.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 捨 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to throw away |
| Readings | しゃ, す |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 捨てる (to discard) |
How to read 捨
捨 is read sha (しゃ) or su (す) depending on the word.
Words with 捨
- 捨てるto throw away
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Updated: 2026-08-28