渡: the kanji for cross over; hand over
渡 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means cross over; hand over. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
渡 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
渡 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).
ト (to)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 譲渡じょうと · jōto | transfer (of rights/property) |
わたる (wataru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 渡るわたる · wataru | to cross |
わたす (watasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 渡すわたす · watasu | to hand over |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会社の株を息子に譲渡した。Kaisha no kabu o musuko ni jōto shita.I transferred the company shares to my son.
- 信号が青になったら道を渡ります。Shingō ga ao ni nattara michi o watarimasu.I'll cross the road when the light turns green.
- 彼に書類を渡しました。Kare ni shorui o watashimashita.I handed the documents to him.
- 橋を渡って向こう岸に着いた。Hashi o watatte mukōgishi ni tsuita.I crossed the bridge and reached the other side.
- 財産を子どもたちに渡す準備をした。Zaisan o kodomotachi ni watasu junbi o shita.I prepared to hand over the assets to my children.
Questions about 渡
How many strokes does 渡 have?
渡 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 渡?
The on readings are to (ト). The kun readings are wataru (わたる), watasu (わたす).
What JLPT level is 渡?
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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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 渡
- 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.