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荷
“load / goods” in Japanese is 荷, read ka, ni (か, に). It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 荷物 (luggage).
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What does 荷 mean?
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重い荷物を持つ。
おもいにもつをもつ。I carry heavy luggage.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 荷 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | load / goods |
| Readings | か, に |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 荷物 (luggage) |
How to read 荷
荷 is read ka (か) or ni (に) depending on the word.
Words with 荷
- 荷物にもつ
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Updated: 2026-08-28