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