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条
“article / clause” in Japanese is 条, read jou (じょう). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 条件 (condition).
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三つの条件がある。
みっつのじょうけんがある。There are three conditions.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 条 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | article / clause |
| Readings | じょう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 条件 (condition) |
How to read 条
条 is read jou (じょう) depending on the word.
Words with 条
- 条件
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Updated: 2026-08-28