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無
無 (readings: む, ぶ, な; Japanese kanji) means “nothing / none”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 無料 (free of charge).
What does 無 mean?
| Kanji | 無 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | nothing / none |
| Readings | む, ぶ, な |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 無
無 is read む or ぶ or な depending on the word.
Example words with 無
| Example | 無料 (free of charge) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14