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転
転 (readings: てん, ころ; Japanese kanji) means “to roll / to turn”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 運転 (driving).
What does 転 mean?
| Kanji | 転 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to roll / to turn |
| Readings | てん, ころ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 転
転 is read てん or ころ depending on the word.
Example words with 転
| Example | 運転 (driving) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14