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荷
荷 (readings: か, に; Japanese kanji) means “load / goods”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 荷物 (luggage).
What does 荷 mean?
| Kanji | 荷 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | load / goods |
| Readings | か, に |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 荷
荷 is read か or に depending on the word.
Example words with 荷
| Example | 荷物 (luggage) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14