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