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箱
箱 (readings: はこ; Japanese kanji) means “box”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 箱詰め (boxing / packing).
What does 箱 mean?
| Kanji | 箱 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | box |
| Readings | はこ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 箱
箱 is read はこ depending on the word.
Example words with 箱
| Example | 箱詰め (boxing / packing) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14