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暮
暮 (readings: ぼ, く, くら; Japanese kanji) means “to live / nightfall”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 暮らし (living / livelihood).
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What does 暮 mean?
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田舎で暮らす。
いなかでくらす。I live in the countryside.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 暮 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to live / nightfall |
| Readings | ぼ, く, くら |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 暮らし (living / livelihood) |
How to read 暮
暮 is read ぼ or く or くら depending on the word.
Words with 暮
- 暮らしđời sống
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Updated: 2026-08-09