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留
留 (readings: りゅう, る, と; Japanese kanji) means “detain / stay”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 留学 (studying abroad).
What does 留 mean?
| Kanji | 留 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | detain / stay |
| Readings | りゅう, る, と |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 留
留 is read りゅう or る or と depending on the word.
Example words with 留
| Example | 留学 (studying abroad) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14