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伝
伝 (readings: でん, つた; Japanese kanji) means “convey / tell”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 伝統 (tradition).
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話を友だちに伝える。
はなしをともだちにつたえる。I tell the story to my friends.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 伝 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | convey / tell |
| Readings | でん, つた |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 伝統 (tradition) |
How to read 伝
伝 is read でん or つた depending on the word.
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Updated: 2026-08-09