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階
階 (readings: かい; Japanese kanji) means “floor / story”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 二階 (second floor).
What does 階 mean?
| Kanji | 階 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | floor / story |
| Readings | かい |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 階
階 is read かい depending on the word.
Example words with 階
| Example | 二階 (second floor) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14