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模
模 (readings: も, ぼ; Japanese kanji) means “model / mold”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 模型 (model).
What does 模 mean?
| Kanji | 模 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | model / mold |
| Readings | も, ぼ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 模
模 is read も or ぼ depending on the word.
Example words with 模
| Example | 模型 (model) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14