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昼
昼 (readings: ちゅう, ひる; Japanese kanji) means “daytime / noon”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 昼食 (lunch).
What does 昼 mean?
| Kanji | 昼 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | daytime / noon |
| Readings | ちゅう, ひる |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 昼
昼 is read ちゅう or ひる depending on the word.
Example words with 昼
| Example | 昼食 (lunch) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14