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辺
辺 (readings: へん, あた, べ; Japanese kanji) means “edge / vicinity”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 周辺 (surroundings).
What does 辺 mean?
| Kanji | 辺 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | edge / vicinity |
| Readings | へん, あた, べ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 辺
辺 is read へん or あた or べ depending on the word.
Example words with 辺
| Example | 周辺 (surroundings) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14