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束
束 (readings: そく, たば; Japanese kanji) means “bundle / bind”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 約束 (promise).
What does 束 mean?
| Kanji | 束 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | bundle / bind |
| Readings | そく, たば |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 束
束 is read そく or たば depending on the word.
Example words with 束
| Example | 約束 (promise) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14