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発
発 (readings: はつ, ほつ; Japanese kanji) means “to depart / to emit”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 発見 (discovery).
What does 発 mean?
| Kanji | 発 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to depart / to emit |
| Readings | はつ, ほつ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 発
発 is read はつ or ほつ depending on the word.
Example words with 発
| Example | 発見 (discovery) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14