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株
株 (readings: かぶ; Japanese kanji) means “stock / tree stump”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 株式 (stock).
What does 株 mean?
| Kanji | 株 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | stock / tree stump |
| Readings | かぶ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 株
株 is read かぶ depending on the word.
Example words with 株
| Example | 株式 (stock) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14