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病
病 (readings: びょう, へい, やまい, や; Japanese kanji) means “illness”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 病院 (hospital).
What does 病 mean?
| Kanji | 病 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | illness |
| Readings | びょう, へい, やまい, や |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 病
病 is read びょう or へい or やまい or や depending on the word.
Example words with 病
| Example | 病院 (hospital) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14