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