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