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灰
灰 (readings: かい, はい; Japanese kanji) means “ash”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 灰色 (gray).
What does 灰 mean?
| Kanji | 灰 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ash |
| Readings | かい, はい |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 灰
灰 is read かい or はい depending on the word.
Example words with 灰
| Example | 灰色 (gray) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14