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治
治 (readings: じ, ち, おさ, なお; Japanese kanji) means “govern / cure”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 治療 (medical treatment).
What does 治 mean?
| Kanji | 治 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | govern / cure |
| Readings | じ, ち, おさ, なお |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 治
治 is read じ or ち or おさ or なお depending on the word.
Example words with 治
| Example | 治療 (medical treatment) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14