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書
書 (readings: しょ, か; Japanese kanji) means “to write / book”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 図書館 (library).
What does 書 mean?
| Kanji | 書 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to write / book |
| Readings | しょ, か |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 書
書 is read しょ or か depending on the word.
Example words with 書
| Example | 図書館 (library) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14