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潟
潟 (readings: かた; Japanese kanji) means “lagoon / Niigata”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 新潟 (Niigata).
What does 潟 mean?
| Kanji | 潟 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lagoon / Niigata |
| Readings | かた |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 潟
潟 is read かた depending on the word.
Example words with 潟
| Example | 新潟 (Niigata) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14