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談
談 (readings: だん; Japanese kanji) means “to talk / discussion”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 相談 (consultation).
What does 談 mean?
| Kanji | 談 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to talk / discussion |
| Readings | だん |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 談
談 is read だん depending on the word.
Example words with 談
| Example | 相談 (consultation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14