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町
町 (readings: ちょう, まち; Japanese kanji) means “town”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 町内 (within the town).
What does 町 mean?
| Kanji | 町 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | town |
| Readings | ちょう, まち |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 町
町 is read ちょう or まち depending on the word.
Example words with 町
| Example | 町内 (within the town) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14