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片
片 (readings: へん, かた; Japanese kanji) means “one side / fragment”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 片手 (one hand).
What does 片 mean?
| Kanji | 片 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | one side / fragment |
| Readings | へん, かた |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 片
片 is read へん or かた depending on the word.
Example words with 片
| Example | 片手 (one hand) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14