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雲
雲 (readings: うん, くも; Japanese kanji) means “cloud”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 雨雲 (rain cloud).
What does 雲 mean?
| Kanji | 雲 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cloud |
| Readings | うん, くも |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 雲
雲 is read うん or くも depending on the word.
Example words with 雲
| Example | 雨雲 (rain cloud) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14