収: the kanji for receive; collect
収 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means receive; collect. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
収 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
収 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シュウ (shuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 収入しゅうにゅう · shūnyū | income |
| 吸収きゅうしゅう · kyūshū | absorption |
おさめる (osameru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 収めるおさめる · osameru | to obtain; to put away |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼の月々の収入は安定している。Kare no tsukizuki no shūnyū wa antei shite iru.His monthly income is stable.
- 植物は根から水を吸収する。Shokubutsu wa ne kara mizu o kyūshū suru.Plants absorb water through their roots.
- 彼らは大きな成功を収めた。Karera wa ōkina seikō o osameta.They achieved great success.
- 今年の収入は去年より多い。Kotoshi no shūnyū wa kyonen yori ōi.This year's income is more than last year's.
- 新しい技術をどんどん吸収している。Atarashii gijutsu o dondon kyūshū shite iru.I am steadily absorbing new skills.
Questions about 収
How many strokes does 収 have?
収 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 収?
The on readings are shuu (シュウ). The kun readings are osameru (おさめる), osamaru (おさまる).
What JLPT level is 収?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work and money
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 収
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.