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橋
橋 (readings: きょう, はし; Japanese kanji) means “bridge”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 橋を渡る (to cross a bridge).
What does 橋 mean?
| Kanji | 橋 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | bridge |
| Readings | きょう, はし |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 橋
橋 is read きょう or はし depending on the word.
Example words with 橋
| Example | 橋を渡る (to cross a bridge) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14