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経
経 (readings: けい, きょう, へ; Japanese kanji) means “experience / manage”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 経済 (economy).
What does 経 mean?
| Kanji | 経 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | experience / manage |
| Readings | けい, きょう, へ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 経
経 is read けい or きょう or へ depending on the word.
Example words with 経
| Example | 経済 (economy) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14