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