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豆
豆 (readings: とう, ず, まめ; Japanese kanji) means “bean”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 大豆 (soybean).
What does 豆 mean?
| Kanji | 豆 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | bean |
| Readings | とう, ず, まめ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 豆
豆 is read とう or ず or まめ depending on the word.
Example words with 豆
| Example | 大豆 (soybean) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14