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旗
旗 (readings: き, はた; Japanese kanji) means “flag”. 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).
What does 旗 mean?
| Kanji | 旗 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | flag |
| Readings | き, はた |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 旗
旗 is read き or はた depending on the word.
Example words with 旗
| Example | 国旗 (national flag) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14