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産
産 (readings: さん, う; Japanese kanji) means “produce / give birth”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 生産 (production).
What does 産 mean?
| Kanji | 産 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | produce / give birth |
| Readings | さん, う |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 産
産 is read さん or う depending on the word.
Example words with 産
| Example | 生産 (production) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14