Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 受

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily conveys the idea of "receiving," "accepting," or "undergoing." It implies the act of taking something in, whether it be a physical object, an emotion, a command, or a consequence. It also suggests the concept of being subjected to something or enduring it.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ジュ (ju) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): う(ける) (u(keru))

Usage Examples

⚫︎受け取る (uketoru) Translation: To receive, to accept ⚫︎授業を受ける (jugyou o ukeru) Translation: To attend a class, to take a lesson ⚫︎試験を受ける (shiken o ukeru) Translation: To take an exam

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, けいせいいもじ). The semantic component is (fune - boat), which originally depicted a hand holding a boat. The phonetic component is (fu - attach). It suggests the action of receiving or taking something into a boat. Over time, the form of the kanji evolved, and the meaning expanded to encompass the broader concept of receiving.

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