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遺
遺 (readings: い, ゆい; Japanese kanji) means “legacy / to leave behind”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 遺産 (heritage).
What does 遺 mean?
| Kanji | 遺 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | legacy / to leave behind |
| Readings | い, ゆい |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 遺
遺 is read い or ゆい depending on the word.
Example words with 遺
| Example | 遺産 (heritage) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14