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消
消 (readings: しょう, き, け; Japanese kanji) means “to turn off / to disappear”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 消える (to disappear).
What does 消 mean?
| Kanji | 消 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to turn off / to disappear |
| Readings | しょう, き, け |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 消
消 is read しょう or き or け depending on the word.
Example words with 消
| Example | 消える (to disappear) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14