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