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