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芽
芽 (readings: が, め; Japanese kanji) means “sprout / bud”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 新芽 (new sprout).
What does 芽 mean?
| Kanji | 芽 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sprout / bud |
| Readings | が, め |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 芽
芽 is read が or め depending on the word.
Example words with 芽
| Example | 新芽 (new sprout) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14