迎: the kanji for greet; welcome
迎 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means greet; welcome. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
迎 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
迎 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゲイ (gei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 歓迎かんげい · kangei | welcome |
むかえる (mukaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 迎えるむかえる · mukaeru | to greet; to welcome |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新しいメンバーを歓迎します。Atarashii menbā o kangei shimasu.We welcome the new member.
- 空港で友人を出迎えた。Kūkō de yūjin o demukaeta.I met my friend at the airport.
- 歓迎会を来週開きます。Kangeikai o raishū hirakimasu.We will hold a welcome party next week.
- 新入社員を温かく迎えました。Shin'nyū shain o atatakaku mukaemashita.We warmly welcomed the new employee.
- 駅まで友人を迎えに行った。Eki made yūjin o mukae ni itta.I went to the station to pick up my friend.
Questions about 迎
How many strokes does 迎 have?
迎 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 迎?
The on readings are gei (ゲイ). The kun readings are mukaeru (むかえる).
What JLPT level is 迎?
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.
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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 迎
- 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.