Kanji · N3 · 6 strokes
伝 / to help
Kanji for to help, to convey, or message.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | デン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つた.います、つた.えます、つた.わります | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
伝 carries the meaning to help, to convey, or message.
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How to write 伝
Trace 伝 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 伝
手伝いますてつだいますto help (with work)
伝言でんごんmessage
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伝 in context
わたしはヤンさんの仕事を手伝います。
わたしはやんさんのしごとをてつだいます。
I will help Yang-san with work.
なにか伝言はありませんか。
なにかでんごんはありませんか。
Is there any message?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 伝 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
伝 — Kanji Practice
6 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/伝
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