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