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旗
“flag” in Japanese is 旗, read ki, hata (き, はた). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 国旗 (national flag).
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国の旗を上げる。
くにのはたをあげる。I raise the national flag.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 旗 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | flag |
| Readings | き, はた |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 国旗 (national flag) |
How to read 旗
旗 is read ki (き) or hata (はた) depending on the word.
Words with 旗
- 国旗
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Updated: 2026-08-28