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有
有 (readings: ゆう, う, あ; Japanese kanji) means “to have / to possess”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 有名 (famous).
What does 有 mean?
| Kanji | 有 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to have / to possess |
| Readings | ゆう, う, あ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 有
有 is read ゆう or う or あ depending on the word.
Example words with 有
| Example | 有名 (famous) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14