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終
終 (readings: しゅう, お; Japanese kanji) means “to end”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 終わる (to end).
What does 終 mean?
| Kanji | 終 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to end |
| Readings | しゅう, お |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 終
終 is read しゅう or お depending on the word.
Example words with 終
| Example | 終わる (to end) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14