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