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