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