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章
章 (readings: しょう; Japanese kanji) means “chapter / badge”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 文章 (passage).
What does 章 mean?
| Kanji | 章 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | chapter / badge |
| Readings | しょう |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 章
章 is read しょう depending on the word.
Example words with 章
| Example | 文章 (passage) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14