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脈
脈 (readings: みゃく; Japanese kanji) means “pulse / vein”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 山脈 (mountain range).
What does 脈 mean?
| Kanji | 脈 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pulse / vein |
| Readings | みゃく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 脈
脈 is read みゃく depending on the word.
Example words with 脈
| Example | 山脈 (mountain range) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14