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