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画
画 (readings: が, かく; Japanese kanji) means “picture / plan”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 絵画 (painting).
What does 画 mean?
| Kanji | 画 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | picture / plan |
| Readings | が, かく |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 画
画 is read が or かく depending on the word.
Example words with 画
| Example | 絵画 (painting) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14