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楽
楽 (readings: がく, らく, たの; Japanese kanji) means “fun / music”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 音楽 (music).
What does 楽 mean?
| Kanji | 楽 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | fun / music |
| Readings | がく, らく, たの |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 楽
楽 is read がく or らく or たの depending on the word.
Example words with 楽
| Example | 音楽 (music) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14