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素
素 (readings: そ, す; Japanese kanji) means “element / plain”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 素材 (material).
What does 素 mean?
| Kanji | 素 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | element / plain |
| Readings | そ, す |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 素
素 is read そ or す depending on the word.
Example words with 素
| Example | 素材 (material) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14