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草
草 (readings: そう, くさ; Japanese kanji) means “grass”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 草原 (grassland).
What does 草 mean?
| Kanji | 草 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | grass |
| Readings | そう, くさ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 草
草 is read そう or くさ depending on the word.
Example words with 草
| Example | 草原 (grassland) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14