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寄
“draw near / send” in Japanese is 寄, read ki, yo (き, よ). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 寄付 (donation).
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窓の近くに寄る。
まどのちかくによる。I move close to the window.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 寄 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | draw near / send |
| Readings | き, よ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 寄付 (donation) |
How to read 寄
寄 is read ki (き) or yo (よ) depending on the word.
Words with 寄
- 寄付
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Updated: 2026-08-28