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末
末 (readings: まつ, ばつ, すえ; Japanese kanji) means “end / tip”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 週末 (weekend).
What does 末 mean?
| Kanji | 末 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | end / tip |
| Readings | まつ, ばつ, すえ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 末
末 is read まつ or ばつ or すえ depending on the word.
Example words with 末
| Example | 週末 (weekend) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14