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絵
絵 (readings: かい, え; Japanese kanji) means “picture / drawing”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 絵本 (picture book).
What does 絵 mean?
| Kanji | 絵 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | picture / drawing |
| Readings | かい, え |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 絵
絵 is read かい or え depending on the word.
Example words with 絵
| Example | 絵本 (picture book) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14