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曜
曜 (readings: よう; Japanese kanji) means “day of the week”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 月曜日 (Monday).
What does 曜 mean?
| Kanji | 曜 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | day of the week |
| Readings | よう |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 曜
曜 is read よう depending on the word.
Example words with 曜
| Example | 月曜日 (Monday) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14