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略
略 (readings: りゃく; Japanese kanji) means “abbreviate / omit”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 省略 (omission).
What does 略 mean?
| Kanji | 略 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | abbreviate / omit |
| Readings | りゃく |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 略
略 is read りゃく depending on the word.
Example words with 略
| Example | 省略 (omission) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14