JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
受 — accept
- Reading
- ジュ・う.ける・\~う.け・う.かる
- Meaning
- accept; undergo; answer (phone); take; get; catch; receive
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
受 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジュ・う.ける・\~う.け・う.かる and it means accept; undergo; answer (phone); take; get; catch; receive. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
受 appears in everyday japanese words such as 享受 (reception), 受身 (passive) and 受取 (receipt).
Japanese words containing 受
Frequently asked questions
What does 受 mean in Japanese?
受 means accept; undergo; answer (phone); take; get; catch; receive in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 受 read?
受 is read ジュ・う.ける・\~う.け・う.かる. Reading it inside real words — 享受 and 受身 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 受 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 受 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 受 in a word?
A common word containing 受 is 享受 (きょうじゅ) — "reception". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 受 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 受 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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