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散
散 (readings: さん, ち; Japanese kanji) means “scatter / disperse”. 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).
What does 散 mean?
| Kanji | 散 |
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| Meaning | scatter / disperse |
| Readings | さん, ち |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 散
散 is read さん or ち depending on the word.
Example words with 散
| Example | 散歩 (a walk / stroll) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14