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穴
穴 (readings: けつ, あな; Japanese kanji) means “hole / pit”. 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).
What does 穴 mean?
| Kanji | 穴 |
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| Meaning | hole / pit |
| Readings | けつ, あな |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 穴
穴 is read けつ or あな depending on the word.
Example words with 穴
| Example | 穴あけ (hole punching) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14