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策
策 (readings: さく; Japanese kanji) means “plan / scheme”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 政策 (policy).
What does 策 mean?
| Kanji | 策 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | plan / scheme |
| Readings | さく |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 策
策 is read さく depending on the word.
Example words with 策
| Example | 政策 (policy) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14