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給
給 (readings: きゅう; Japanese kanji) means “supply / salary”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 給食 (school lunch).
What does 給 mean?
| Kanji | 給 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | supply / salary |
| Readings | きゅう |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 給
給 is read きゅう depending on the word.
Example words with 給
| Example | 給食 (school lunch) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14