寄: the kanji for approach; drop by
寄 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means approach; drop by. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
寄 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
寄 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).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 寄付きふ · kifu | donation |
よる (yoru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 寄るよる · yoru | to drop by; to approach |
よせる (yoseru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 寄せるよせる · yoseru | to bring close; to gather |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 寄, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 最寄りもより · moyori | nearest |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 学校に多額の寄付が集まった。Gakkō ni tagaku no kifu ga atsumatta.A large donation was collected for the school.
- 帰りにコンビニに寄りました。Kaeri ni konbini ni yorimashita.I stopped by the convenience store on the way home.
- 最寄りの駅はどこですか。Moyori no eki wa doko desu ka.Where is the nearest station?
- みんなの意見を寄せてもらった。Minna no iken o yosete moratta.I had everyone contribute their opinions.
- 途中で本屋に寄って本を買った。Tochū de honya ni yotte hon o katta.I dropped by the bookstore on the way and bought a book.
Questions about 寄
How many strokes does 寄 have?
寄 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 寄?
The on readings are ki (キ). The kun readings are yoru (よる), yoseru (よせる).
What JLPT level is 寄?
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 寄
- 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.