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管
管 (readings: かん, くだ; Japanese kanji) means “pipe / control”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 管理 (management).
What does 管 mean?
| Kanji | 管 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pipe / control |
| Readings | かん, くだ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 管
管 is read かん or くだ depending on the word.
Example words with 管
| Example | 管理 (management) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14