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阪
阪 (readings: はん, さか; Japanese kanji) means “slope / Osaka”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 大阪 (Osaka).
What does 阪 mean?
| Kanji | 阪 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | slope / Osaka |
| Readings | はん, さか |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 阪
阪 is read はん or さか depending on the word.
Example words with 阪
| Example | 大阪 (Osaka) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14