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活
活 (readings: かつ, い; Japanese kanji) means “activity / to live”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 生活 (daily life).
What does 活 mean?
| Kanji | 活 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | activity / to live |
| Readings | かつ, い |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 活
活 is read かつ or い depending on the word.
Example words with 活
| Example | 生活 (daily life) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14