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念
念 (readings: ねん; Japanese kanji) means “thought / sense”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 記念 (commemoration).
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念のためにメモする。
ねんのためにめもする。I take a note just in case.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 念 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | thought / sense |
| Readings | ねん |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 記念 (commemoration) |
How to read 念
念 is read ねん depending on the word.
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Updated: 2026-08-09