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科
科 (readings: か; Japanese kanji) means “department / subject”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 理科 (science).
What does 科 mean?
| Kanji | 科 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | department / subject |
| Readings | か |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 科
科 is read か depending on the word.
Example words with 科
| Example | 理科 (science) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14