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受
受 (readings: じゅ, う; Japanese kanji) means “to receive”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 受ける (to receive).
What does 受 mean?
| Kanji | 受 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to receive |
| Readings | じゅ, う |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 受
受 is read じゅ or う depending on the word.
Example words with 受
| Example | 受ける (to receive) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14