Kanji · N3 · 8 strokes
受 / to receive
Kanji for to receive or to take.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジュ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | う.けます | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
受 carries the meaning to receive or to take.
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How to write 受
Trace 受 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 受
受付うけつけreception desk
受けますうけますto take/to receive
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受 in context
受付は2階です。
うけつけはにかいです
The reception desk is on the 2nd floor.
漢字のテストを受けます。
かんじのてすとをうけます
I take a kanji test.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 受 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
受 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/受
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