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音
音 (readings: おん, おと, ね; Japanese kanji) means “sound”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 音楽 (music).
What does 音 mean?
| Kanji | 音 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sound |
| Readings | おん, おと, ね |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 音
音 is read おん or おと or ね depending on the word.
Example words with 音
| Example | 音楽 (music) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14