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放
放 (readings: ほう, はな, ほう; Japanese kanji) means “to release / to set free”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 放送 (broadcasting).
What does 放 mean?
| Kanji | 放 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to release / to set free |
| Readings | ほう, はな, ほう |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 放
放 is read ほう or はな or ほう depending on the word.
Example words with 放
| Example | 放送 (broadcasting) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14