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賀
賀 (readings: が; Japanese kanji) means “congratulate”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 年賀状 (New Year's card).
What does 賀 mean?
| Kanji | 賀 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | congratulate |
| Readings | が |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 賀
賀 is read が depending on the word.
Example words with 賀
| Example | 年賀状 (New Year's card) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14