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陛
“palace steps / emperor” in Japanese is 陛, read hei (へい). 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).
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陛下がお話しになる。
へいかがおはなしになる。His Majesty speaks.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 陛 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | palace steps / emperor |
| Readings | へい |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 陛下 (His/Her Majesty) |
How to read 陛
陛 is read hei (へい) depending on the word.
Words with 陛
- 陛下
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Updated: 2026-08-28