Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Saving, storing

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person carefully collecting and storing valuable coins in a jar. This represents the act of saving and accumulating wealth.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '貯' is a moderately common character encountered in JLPT materials, particularly at the N2 and N3 levels. Understanding its meanings and readings is beneficial for both vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼はお金を貯めることが得意です。

  He is good at saving money.

  かれはおかねをためることがとくいです。

  kare wa okane o tameru koto ga tokui desu.

  Pronunciation

• 貯金して旅行に行きたいです。

  I want to save money and go on a trip.

  ちょきんしてりょこうにいきたいです。

  chokin shite ryokou ni ikitai desu.

  Pronunciation

• 時間を貯めるためには計画的に行動する必要があります。

  To save time, it is necessary to act strategically.

  じかんをためるためにはけいかくてきにこうどうするひつようがあります。

  jikan o tameru tame niwa keikakuteki ni koudou suru hitsuyou ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '貯' is a common character in everyday life, especially when it comes to financial matters.
• Understanding the different readings and their contexts is crucial for accurately comprehending words related to saving and storing.
• Practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order, which can help in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Pay attention to compound words using '貯' as they often carry the meaning of accumulation or storage.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '貯山' (Takayama) or '貯川' (Tamagawa) use the kanji '貯'. It can convey the image of a place abundant in natural resources or a prosperous location.