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田
田 (readings: でん, た; Japanese kanji) means “rice field”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 田んぼ (rice paddy).
What does 田 mean?
| Kanji | 田 |
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| Meaning | rice field |
| Readings | でん, た |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 田
田 is read でん or た depending on the word.
Example words with 田
| Example | 田んぼ (rice paddy) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14