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易
易 (readings: えき, い, やさ; Japanese kanji) means “easy / divination”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 貿易 (trade).
What does 易 mean?
| Kanji | 易 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | easy / divination |
| Readings | えき, い, やさ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 易
易 is read えき or い or やさ depending on the word.
Example words with 易
| Example | 貿易 (trade) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14