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耕
耕 (readings: こう, たがや; Japanese kanji) means “cultivate / plow”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 耕作 (cultivation).
What does 耕 mean?
| Kanji | 耕 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cultivate / plow |
| Readings | こう, たがや |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 耕
耕 is read こう or たがや depending on the word.
Example words with 耕
| Example | 耕作 (cultivation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14