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駅
駅 (readings: えき; Japanese kanji) means “station”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 駅前 (in front of the station).
What does 駅 mean?
| Kanji | 駅 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | station |
| Readings | えき |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 駅
駅 is read えき depending on the word.
Example words with 駅
| Example | 駅前 (in front of the station) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14