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街
街 (readings: がい, かい, まち; Japanese kanji) means “town / street”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 街路 (street).
What does 街 mean?
| Kanji | 街 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | town / street |
| Readings | がい, かい, まち |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 街
街 is read がい or かい or まち depending on the word.
Example words with 街
| Example | 街路 (street) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14