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課
課 (readings: か; Japanese kanji) means “lesson / section”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 課題 (assignment).
What does 課 mean?
| Kanji | 課 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lesson / section |
| Readings | か |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 課
課 is read か depending on the word.
Example words with 課
| Example | 課題 (assignment) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14