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義
義 (readings: ぎ; Japanese kanji) means “righteousness / duty”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 義務 (obligation).
What does 義 mean?
| Kanji | 義 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | righteousness / duty |
| Readings | ぎ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 義
義 is read ぎ depending on the word.
Example words with 義
| Example | 義務 (obligation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14