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漢
漢 (readings: かん; Japanese kanji) means “Han / Chinese character”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 漢字 (kanji).
What does 漢 mean?
| Kanji | 漢 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Han / Chinese character |
| Readings | かん |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 漢
漢 is read かん depending on the word.
Example words with 漢
| Example | 漢字 (kanji) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14