Quick answer
産 is the kanji for "to bear". The most common reading is う.む (umu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
to bear
Also : to give birth · Products · Yield
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 産 represents 'PRODUCTS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of products.
On-reading: さん — remember this sound by associating it with products. Kun-reading: う.む.
Example Sentences
地場産業を応援しています。
じばさんぎょうをおうえんしています。
I support local industries.
農産物の輸出が増えています。
のうさんぶつのゆしゅつがふえています。
Agricultural product exports are increasing.
Vocabulary using 産
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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