受: the kanji for receive
受 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means receive. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
受 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
受 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).
ジュ (ju)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 受験じゅけん · juken | taking an exam |
うける (ukeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 受けるうける · ukeru | to receive; to take (a test) |
うかる (ukaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 受かるうかる · ukaru | to pass (an exam) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 来年、大学を受験します。Rainen, daigaku o juken shimasu.I will take the university entrance exam next year.
- 健康診断を受けました。Kenkō shindan o ukemashita.I received a health checkup.
- 彼女は試験に受かった。Kanojo wa shiken ni ukatta.She passed the exam.
- 連絡を受けてすぐに向かいました。Renraku o ukete sugu ni mukaimashita.I headed over right away after receiving the message.
- 面接を受けるのは初めてです。Mensetsu o ukeru no wa hajimete desu.This is my first time having an interview.
Questions about 受
How many strokes does 受 have?
受 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 受?
The on readings are ju (ジュ). The kun readings are ukeru (うける), ukaru (うかる).
What JLPT level is 受?
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 受
- 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.