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