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若
若 (readings: じゃく, わか; Japanese kanji) means “young”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 若者 (young person).
What does 若 mean?
| Kanji | 若 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | young |
| Readings | じゃく, わか |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 若
若 is read じゃく or わか depending on the word.
Example words with 若
| Example | 若者 (young person) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14