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接
接 (readings: せつ, つ; Japanese kanji) means “contact / connect”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 接続 (connection).
What does 接 mean?
| Kanji | 接 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | contact / connect |
| Readings | せつ, つ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 接
接 is read せつ or つ depending on the word.
Example words with 接
| Example | 接続 (connection) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14