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編
“compile / knit” in Japanese is 編, read hen, a (へん, あ). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 編集 (editing).
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母がセーターを編む。
ははがせーたーをあむ。My mother knits a sweater.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 編 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | compile / knit |
| Readings | へん, あ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 編集 (editing) |
How to read 編
編 is read hen (へん) or a (あ) depending on the word.
Words with 編
- 編集
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Updated: 2026-08-28