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庭
庭 (readings: てい, にわ; Japanese kanji) means “garden / yard”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 家庭 (household).
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庭で遊ぶ。
にわであそぶ。Play in the garden.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 庭 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | garden / yard |
| Readings | てい, にわ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 家庭 (household) |
How to read 庭
庭 is read てい or にわ depending on the word.
Words with 庭
- 家庭かていgia đình
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Updated: 2026-08-09