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親
親 (readings: しん, おや, した; Japanese kanji) means “parent / intimate”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 親切 (kindness).
What does 親 mean?
| Kanji | 親 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | parent / intimate |
| Readings | しん, おや, した |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 親
親 is read しん or おや or した depending on the word.
Example words with 親
| Example | 親切 (kindness) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14