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盟
“alliance” in Japanese is 盟, read mei (めい). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 同盟 (alliance).
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二つの国が同盟を結ぶ。
ふたつのくにがどうめいをむすぶ。The two countries form an alliance.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 盟 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | alliance |
| Readings | めい |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 同盟 (alliance) |
How to read 盟
盟 is read mei (めい) depending on the word.
Words with 盟
- 同盟
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Updated: 2026-08-28