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磁
磁 (readings: じ; Japanese kanji) means “magnetism / magnet”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 磁石 (magnet).
What does 磁 mean?
| Kanji | 磁 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | magnetism / magnet |
| Readings | じ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 磁
磁 is read じ depending on the word.
Example words with 磁
| Example | 磁石 (magnet) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14