受 — 8 strokes ／ Radical「又」
道8Elementary year 3 ／ 8 strokes ／ Radical「又」
- On
- ジュ
- Kun
- う(ける)・う(かる)
- Meaning
- receive, accept
Origin
An upper hand (爫) and a lower hand (又) passing a thing between them. From the receiver's side it means 'to receive'.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| ジュ | 受諾・受験・甘受 |
|---|---|
| うける | 受ける・受付 Compare: 請ける |
| うかる | 受かる |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 受験じゅけん
taking an exam
- 受付うけつけ
reception
Example
プレゼントを 受け取りました。
I received a present.
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