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落
落 (readings: らく, お, おと; Japanese kanji) means “to fall”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 落下 (falling).
What does 落 mean?
| Kanji | 落 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to fall |
| Readings | らく, お, おと |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 落
落 is read らく or お or おと depending on the word.
Example words with 落
| Example | 落下 (falling) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14