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格
格 (readings: かく, こう; Japanese kanji) means “rank / status”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 資格 (qualification).
What does 格 mean?
| Kanji | 格 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rank / status |
| Readings | かく, こう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 格
格 is read かく or こう depending on the word.
Example words with 格
| Example | 資格 (qualification) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14