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