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毎
毎 (readings: まい; Japanese kanji) means “every”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 毎日 (every day).
What does 毎 mean?
| Kanji | 毎 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | every |
| Readings | まい |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 毎
毎 is read まい depending on the word.
Example words with 毎
| Example | 毎日 (every day) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14