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散
“scatter / disperse” in Japanese is 散, read san, chi (さん, ち). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 散歩 (a walk / stroll).
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What does 散 mean?
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公園を散歩する。
こうえんをさんぽする。I take a walk in the park.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 散 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | scatter / disperse |
| Readings | さん, ち |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 散歩 (a walk / stroll) |
How to read 散
散 is read san (さん) or chi (ち) depending on the word.
Words with 散
- 散歩
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Updated: 2026-08-28