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胃
胃 (readings: い; Japanese kanji) means “stomach”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 胃痛 (stomachache).
What does 胃 mean?
| Kanji | 胃 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | stomach |
| Readings | い |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 胃
胃 is read い depending on the word.
Example words with 胃
| Example | 胃痛 (stomachache) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14