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昨
昨 (readings: さく; Japanese kanji) means “yesterday / last”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 昨日 (yesterday).
What does 昨 mean?
| Kanji | 昨 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | yesterday / last |
| Readings | さく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 昨
昨 is read さく depending on the word.
Example words with 昨
| Example | 昨日 (yesterday) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14