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験
験 (readings: けん, げん; Japanese kanji) means “test / experience”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 経験 (experience).
What does 験 mean?
| Kanji | 験 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | test / experience |
| Readings | けん, げん |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 験
験 is read けん or げん depending on the word.
Example words with 験
| Example | 経験 (experience) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14