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