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漁
漁 (readings: ぎょ, りょう; Japanese kanji) means “fishing”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 漁師 (fisherman).
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What does 漁 mean?
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海で漁をする。
うみでりょうをする。I fish in the sea.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 漁 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | fishing |
| Readings | ぎょ, りょう |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 漁師 (fisherman) |
How to read 漁
漁 is read ぎょ or りょう depending on the word.
Words with 漁
- 漁師ngư dân
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Updated: 2026-08-09