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飼
“raise (animals)” in Japanese is 飼, read shi, ka (し, か). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 飼育 (rearing).
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犬を飼う。
いぬをかう。I keep a dog.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 飼 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | raise (animals) |
| Readings | し, か |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 飼育 (rearing) |
How to read 飼
飼 is read shi (し) or ka (か) depending on the word.
Words with 飼
- 飼育しいく
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Updated: 2026-08-28