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緑
緑 (readings: りょく, ろく, みどり; Japanese kanji) means “green”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 緑色 (green color).
What does 緑 mean?
| Kanji | 緑 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | green |
| Readings | りょく, ろく, みどり |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 緑
緑 is read りょく or ろく or みどり depending on the word.
Example words with 緑
| Example | 緑色 (green color) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14