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液
液 (readings: えき; Japanese kanji) means “liquid”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 液体 (liquid).
What does 液 mean?
| Kanji | 液 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | liquid |
| Readings | えき |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 液
液 is read えき depending on the word.
Example words with 液
| Example | 液体 (liquid) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14