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脳
脳 (readings: のう; Japanese kanji) means “brain”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 脳細胞 (brain cell).
What does 脳 mean?
| Kanji | 脳 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | brain |
| Readings | のう |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 脳
脳 is read のう depending on the word.
Example words with 脳
| Example | 脳細胞 (brain cell) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14