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貿
“trade / commerce” in Japanese is 貿, read bou (ぼう). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 貿易 (trade).
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外国と貿易をする。
がいこくとぼうえきをする。We trade with foreign countries.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 貿 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | trade / commerce |
| Readings | ぼう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 貿易 (trade) |
How to read 貿
貿 is read bou (ぼう) depending on the word.
Words with 貿
- 貿易
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Updated: 2026-08-28