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