届: the kanji for deliver; reach; notify
届 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means deliver; reach; notify. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
届 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
届 has 2 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).
とどける (todokeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 届けるとどける · todokeru | to deliver; to report |
| 届けとどけ · todoke | notice; report |
とどく (todoku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 届くとどく · todoku | to arrive; to reach |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 注文した本が届いた。Chūmon shita hon ga todoita.The book I ordered has arrived.
- 拾った財布を交番に届けた。Hirotta saifu o kōban ni todoketa.I took the wallet I found to the police box.
- 引っ越しの届けを市役所に出した。Hikkoshi no todoke o shiyakusho ni dashita.I submitted a notice of moving to the city office.
- 高い棚に手が届かない。Takai tana ni te ga todokanai.I cannot reach the high shelf.
- 荷物は明日の午前中にお届けします。Nimotsu wa ashita no gozenchū ni otodoke shimasu.We will deliver your package tomorrow morning.
Questions about 届
How many strokes does 届 have?
届 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 届?
届 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are todokeru (とどける), todoku (とどく).
What JLPT level is 届?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Movement and actions
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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 届
- 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.