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装
装 (readings: そう, しょう, よそお; Japanese kanji) means “to adorn / attire”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 装置 (device).
What does 装 mean?
| Kanji | 装 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to adorn / attire |
| Readings | そう, しょう, よそお |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 装
装 is read そう or しょう or よそお depending on the word.
Example words with 装
| Example | 装置 (device) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14