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