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絶
絶 (readings: ぜつ, た; Japanese kanji) means “sever / absolute”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 絶対 (absolute).
What does 絶 mean?
| Kanji | 絶 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sever / absolute |
| Readings | ぜつ, た |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 絶
絶 is read ぜつ or た depending on the word.
Example words with 絶
| Example | 絶対 (absolute) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14