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村
村 (readings: そん, むら; Japanese kanji) means “village”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 村人 (villager).
What does 村 mean?
| Kanji | 村 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | village |
| Readings | そん, むら |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 村
村 is read そん or むら depending on the word.
Example words with 村
| Example | 村人 (villager) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14