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告
告 (readings: こく, つ; Japanese kanji) means “announce / notify”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 広告 (advertisement).
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先生に告げる。
せんせいにつげる。I tell the teacher.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 告 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | announce / notify |
| Readings | こく, つ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 広告 (advertisement) |
How to read 告
告 is read こく or つ depending on the word.
Words with 告
- 広告quảng cáo
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Updated: 2026-08-09