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館
館 (readings: かん, やかた; Japanese kanji) means “building / hall”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 図書館 (library).
What does 館 mean?
| Kanji | 館 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | building / hall |
| Readings | かん, やかた |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 館
館 is read かん or やかた depending on the word.
Example words with 館
| Example | 図書館 (library) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14