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置
置 (readings: ち, お; Japanese kanji) means “place / put”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 位置 (position).
What does 置 mean?
| Kanji | 置 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | place / put |
| Readings | ち, お |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 置
置 is read ち or お depending on the word.
Example words with 置
| Example | 位置 (position) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14