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陛
陛 (readings: へい; Japanese kanji) means “palace steps / emperor”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 陛下 (His/Her Majesty).
What does 陛 mean?
| Kanji | 陛 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | palace steps / emperor |
| Readings | へい |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 陛
陛 is read へい depending on the word.
Example words with 陛
| Example | 陛下 (His/Her Majesty) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14