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省
省 (readings: せい, しょう, はぶ; Japanese kanji) means “save / ministry”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 省エネ (energy saving).
What does 省 mean?
| Kanji | 省 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | save / ministry |
| Readings | せい, しょう, はぶ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 省
省 is read せい or しょう or はぶ depending on the word.
Example words with 省
| Example | 省エネ (energy saving) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14