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