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笑
笑 (readings: しょう, わら, え; Japanese kanji) means “laugh / smile”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 笑う (to laugh).
What does 笑 mean?
| Kanji | 笑 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | laugh / smile |
| Readings | しょう, わら, え |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 笑
笑 is read しょう or わら or え depending on the word.
Example words with 笑
| Example | 笑う (to laugh) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14