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穴
“hole / pit” in Japanese is 穴, read ketsu, ana (けつ, あな). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 穴あけ (hole punching).
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What does 穴 mean?
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庭に大きな穴がある。
にわにおおきなあながある。There is a big hole in the garden.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 穴 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hole / pit |
| Readings | けつ, あな |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 穴あけ (hole punching) |
How to read 穴
穴 is read ketsu (けつ) or ana (あな) depending on the word.
Words with 穴
- 穴あけhole / pit
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Updated: 2026-08-28