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注
注 (readings: ちゅう, そそ; Japanese kanji) means “to pour / to pay attention”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 注意 (caution).
What does 注 mean?
| Kanji | 注 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to pour / to pay attention |
| Readings | ちゅう, そそ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 注
注 is read ちゅう or そそ depending on the word.
Example words with 注
| Example | 注意 (caution) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14