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暑
暑 (readings: しょ, あつ; Japanese kanji) means “hot (weather)”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 暑い (hot).
What does 暑 mean?
| Kanji | 暑 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hot (weather) |
| Readings | しょ, あつ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 暑
暑 is read しょ or あつ depending on the word.
Example words with 暑
| Example | 暑い (hot) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14