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朝
朝 (readings: ちょう, あさ; Japanese kanji) means “morning”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 朝日 (morning sun).
What does 朝 mean?
| Kanji | 朝 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | morning |
| Readings | ちょう, あさ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 朝
朝 is read ちょう or あさ depending on the word.
Example words with 朝
| Example | 朝日 (morning sun) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14