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易
易 (readings: えき, い, やさ; Japanese kanji) means “easy / divination”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 貿易 (trade).
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この問題は易しい。
このもんだいはやさしい。This problem is easy.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 易 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | easy / divination |
| Readings | えき, い, やさ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 貿易 (trade) |
How to read 易
易 is read えき or い or やさ depending on the word.
Words with 易
- 貿易thương mại
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Updated: 2026-08-09