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阪
阪 (readings: はん, さか; Japanese kanji) means “slope / Osaka”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 大阪 (Osaka).
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大阪はにぎやかだ。
おおさかはにぎやかだ。Osaka is lively.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 阪 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | slope / Osaka |
| Readings | はん, さか |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 大阪 (Osaka) |
How to read 阪
阪 is read はん or さか depending on the word.
Words with 阪
- 大阪Osaka
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Updated: 2026-08-09