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港
港 (readings: こう, みなと; Japanese kanji) means “harbor / port”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 空港 (airport).
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船が港に着く。
ふねがみなとにつく。The ship reaches the port.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 港 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | harbor / port |
| Readings | こう, みなと |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 空港 (airport) |
How to read 港
港 is read こう or みなと depending on the word.
Words with 港
- 空港くうこうsân bay
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Updated: 2026-08-09