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