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断
断 (readings: だん, ことわ, た; Japanese kanji) means “refuse / cut off”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 決断 (decision).
What does 断 mean?
| Kanji | 断 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | refuse / cut off |
| Readings | だん, ことわ, た |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 断
断 is read だん or ことわ or た depending on the word.
Example words with 断
| Example | 決断 (decision) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14