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算
算 (readings: さん, そろ; Japanese kanji) means “to calculate”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 計算 (calculation).
What does 算 mean?
| Kanji | 算 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to calculate |
| Readings | さん, そろ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 算
算 is read さん or そろ depending on the word.
Example words with 算
| Example | 計算 (calculation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14