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的
的 (readings: てき, まと; Japanese kanji) means “target / -ical”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 目的 (purpose).
What does 的 mean?
| Kanji | 的 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | target / -ical |
| Readings | てき, まと |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 的
的 is read てき or まと depending on the word.
Example words with 的
| Example | 目的 (purpose) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14