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茶
茶 (readings: ちゃ, さ; Japanese kanji) means “tea”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as お茶 (tea).
What does 茶 mean?
| Kanji | 茶 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | tea |
| Readings | ちゃ, さ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 茶
茶 is read ちゃ or さ depending on the word.
Example words with 茶
| Example | お茶 (tea) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14