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脈
“pulse / vein” in Japanese is 脈, read myaku (みゃく). 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).
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手首で脈をはかる。
てくびでみゃくをはかる。I check the pulse at the wrist.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 脈 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pulse / vein |
| Readings | みゃく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 山脈 (mountain range) |
How to read 脈
脈 is read myaku (みゃく) depending on the word.
Words with 脈
- 山脈
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Updated: 2026-08-28