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