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雑
雑 (readings: ざつ, ぞう; Japanese kanji) means “miscellaneous / disordered”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 雑誌 (magazine).
What does 雑 mean?
| Kanji | 雑 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | miscellaneous / disordered |
| Readings | ざつ, ぞう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 雑
雑 is read ざつ or ぞう depending on the word.
Example words with 雑
| Example | 雑誌 (magazine) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14