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村
“village” in Japanese is 村, read son, mura (そん, むら). It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 村人 (villager).
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小さな村だ。
ちいさなむらだ。It is a small village.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 村 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | village |
| Readings | そん, むら |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 村人 (villager) |
How to read 村
村 is read son (そん) or mura (むら) depending on the word.
Words with 村
- 村人
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Updated: 2026-08-28