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重
重 (readings: じゅう, ちょう, おも; Japanese kanji) means “heavy / important”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 重要 (important).
What does 重 mean?
| Kanji | 重 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | heavy / important |
| Readings | じゅう, ちょう, おも |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 重
重 is read じゅう or ちょう or おも depending on the word.
Example words with 重
| Example | 重要 (important) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14