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汽
汽 (readings: き; Japanese kanji) means “steam”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 汽車 (steam train).
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汽車に のります。
きしゃにのります。I ride the steam train.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 汽 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | steam |
| Readings | き |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 汽車 (steam train) |
How to read 汽
汽 is read き depending on the word.
Words with 汽
- 汽車tàu hơi nước
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Updated: 2026-08-09