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蔵
蔵 (readings: ぞう, くら; Japanese kanji) means “storehouse / to conceal”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 冷蔵庫 (refrigerator).
What does 蔵 mean?
| Kanji | 蔵 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | storehouse / to conceal |
| Readings | ぞう, くら |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 蔵
蔵 is read ぞう or くら depending on the word.
Example words with 蔵
| Example | 冷蔵庫 (refrigerator) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14