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