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