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未
未 (readings: み, ま; Japanese kanji) means “not yet / un-”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 未来 (future).
What does 未 mean?
| Kanji | 未 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | not yet / un- |
| Readings | み, ま |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 未
未 is read み or ま depending on the word.
Example words with 未
| Example | 未来 (future) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14