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訳
訳 (readings: やく, わけ; Japanese kanji) means “to translate / reason”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 翻訳 (translation).
What does 訳 mean?
| Kanji | 訳 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to translate / reason |
| Readings | やく, わけ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 訳
訳 is read やく or わけ depending on the word.
Example words with 訳
| Example | 翻訳 (translation) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14