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痛
痛 (readings: つう, いた; Japanese kanji) means “pain”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 頭痛 (headache).
What does 痛 mean?
| Kanji | 痛 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pain |
| Readings | つう, いた |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 痛
痛 is read つう or いた depending on the word.
Example words with 痛
| Example | 頭痛 (headache) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14