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細
細 (readings: さい, こま, ほそ; Japanese kanji) means “thin / fine”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 細い (thin/slender).
What does 細 mean?
| Kanji | 細 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | thin / fine |
| Readings | さい, こま, ほそ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 細
細 is read さい or こま or ほそ depending on the word.
Example words with 細
| Example | 細い (thin/slender) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14