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貧
貧 (readings: ひん, びん, まず; Japanese kanji) means “poor”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 貧困 (poverty).
What does 貧 mean?
| Kanji | 貧 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | poor |
| Readings | ひん, びん, まず |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 貧
貧 is read ひん or びん or まず depending on the word.
Example words with 貧
| Example | 貧困 (poverty) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14