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講
講 (readings: こう; Japanese kanji) means “lecture / conference”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 講義 (lecture).
What does 講 mean?
| Kanji | 講 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lecture / conference |
| Readings | こう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 講
講 is read こう depending on the word.
Example words with 講
| Example | 講義 (lecture) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14