JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
寄 — draw near
- Reading
- キ・よ.る・\~よ.り・よ.せる
- Meaning
- draw near; stop in; bring near; gather; collect; send; forward
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
寄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キ・よ.る・\~よ.り・よ.せる and it means draw near; stop in; bring near; gather; collect; send; forward. 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.
寄 appears in everyday japanese words such as 寄与 (contribution), 寄贈 (donation) and 寄付 (contribution).
Japanese words containing 寄
Frequently asked questions
What does 寄 mean in Japanese?
寄 means draw near; stop in; bring near; gather; collect; send; forward in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 寄 read?
寄 is read キ・よ.る・\~よ.り・よ.せる. Reading it inside real words — 寄与 and 寄贈 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寄 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 寄 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 寄 in a word?
A common word containing 寄 is 寄与 (きよ) — "contribution". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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