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覚
覚 (readings: かく, おぼ, さ; Japanese kanji) means “remember / awaken”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 覚える (to remember).
What does 覚 mean?
| Kanji | 覚 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | remember / awaken |
| Readings | かく, おぼ, さ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 覚
覚 is read かく or おぼ or さ depending on the word.
Example words with 覚
| Example | 覚える (to remember) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14