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署
署 (readings: しょ; Japanese kanji) means “office (government) / to sign”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 警察署 (police station).
What does 署 mean?
| Kanji | 署 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | office (government) / to sign |
| Readings | しょ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 署
署 is read しょ depending on the word.
Example words with 署
| Example | 警察署 (police station) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14