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習
習 (readings: しゅう, なら; Japanese kanji) means “to learn / to practice”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 練習 (practice).
What does 習 mean?
| Kanji | 習 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to learn / to practice |
| Readings | しゅう, なら |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 習
習 is read しゅう or なら depending on the word.
Example words with 習
| Example | 練習 (practice) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14