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