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毛
毛 (readings: もう, け; Japanese kanji) means “hair / fur”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 毛糸 (yarn/wool).
What does 毛 mean?
| Kanji | 毛 |
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| Meaning | hair / fur |
| Readings | もう, け |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 毛
毛 is read もう or け depending on the word.
Example words with 毛
| Example | 毛糸 (yarn/wool) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14