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黒
黒 (readings: こく, くろ; Japanese kanji) means “black”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 黒板 (blackboard).
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黒いねこがいる。
くろいねこがいる。There is a black cat.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 黒 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | black |
| Readings | こく, くろ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 黒板 (blackboard) |
How to read 黒
黒 is read こく or くろ depending on the word.
Words with 黒
- 黒板bảng đen
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Updated: 2026-08-09