Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Receive, accept

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person with open arms, ready to receive or accept something that is being offered.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '受' is commonly tested in JLPT N3 vocabulary and kanji sections. Understanding its meanings and readings will aid in comprehension exercises and sentence formation.

Example Sentences

• 試験の結果が受け取りましたか？

  Did you receive your exam results?

  しけんのけっかがうけとりましたか？

  shiken no kekka ga uketorimashita ka?

  Pronunciation

• 彼女は賞を受けました。

  She received an award.

  かのじょはしょうをうけました。

  kanojo wa shou o ukemashita.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は大学に合格して受け入れられました。

  He was accepted into the university after passing the entrance exam.

  かれはだいがくにごうかくしてうけいれられました。

  kare wa daigaku ni goukaku shite ukeireraremashita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '受' is commonly used in contexts related to receiving, accepting, or taking in something.
• It is important to understand the different nuances of the readings 'うける' and 'うかる' when used in different situations.
• Familiarize yourself with compound words that use '受' to expand your vocabulary.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '受' is relatively rare in Japanese surnames but can be seen in names like '受験' (Juken), referring to someone who takes examinations frequently, or '受賞' (Jushou), signifying someone who often receives awards.