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