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植
植 (readings: しょく, う; Japanese kanji) means “to plant / plant”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 植物 (plant).
What does 植 mean?
| Kanji | 植 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to plant / plant |
| Readings | しょく, う |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 植
植 is read しょく or う depending on the word.
Example words with 植
| Example | 植物 (plant) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14