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閣
閣 (readings: かく; Japanese kanji) means “cabinet / pavilion”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 内閣 (cabinet).
What does 閣 mean?
| Kanji | 閣 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cabinet / pavilion |
| Readings | かく |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 閣
閣 is read かく depending on the word.
Example words with 閣
| Example | 内閣 (cabinet) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14