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青
青 (readings: せい, しょう, あお; Japanese kanji) means “blue”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 青空 (blue sky).
What does 青 mean?
| Kanji | 青 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | blue |
| Readings | せい, しょう, あお |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 青
青 is read せい or しょう or あお depending on the word.
Example words with 青
| Example | 青空 (blue sky) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14