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訳
“to translate / reason” in Japanese is 訳, read yaku, wake (やく, わけ). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 翻訳 (translation).
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英語を日本語に訳す。
えいごをにほんごにやくす。I translate English into Japanese.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 訳 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to translate / reason |
| Readings | やく, わけ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 翻訳 (translation) |
How to read 訳
訳 is read yaku (やく) or wake (わけ) depending on the word.
Words with 訳
- 翻訳
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Updated: 2026-08-28