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数
数 (readings: すう, かず, かぞ; Japanese kanji) means “number / to count”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 数学 (mathematics).
What does 数 mean?
| Kanji | 数 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | number / to count |
| Readings | すう, かず, かぞ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 数
数 is read すう or かず or かぞ depending on the word.
Example words with 数
| Example | 数学 (mathematics) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14