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謝
謝 (readings: しゃ, あやま; Japanese kanji) means “apologize / thank”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 感謝 (gratitude).
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先生に感謝する。
せんせいにかんしゃする。I thank the teacher.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 謝 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | apologize / thank |
| Readings | しゃ, あやま |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 感謝 (gratitude) |
How to read 謝
謝 is read しゃ or あやま depending on the word.
Words with 謝
- 感謝かんしゃlòng biết ơn
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Updated: 2026-08-09