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