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結
結 (readings: けつ, むす; Japanese kanji) means “tie / bind”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 結婚 (marriage).
What does 結 mean?
| Kanji | 結 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | tie / bind |
| Readings | けつ, むす |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 結
結 is read けつ or むす depending on the word.
Example words with 結
| Example | 結婚 (marriage) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14