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寄
寄 (readings: き, よ; Japanese kanji) means “draw near / send”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 寄付 (donation).
What does 寄 mean?
| Kanji | 寄 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | draw near / send |
| Readings | き, よ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 寄
寄 is read き or よ depending on the word.
Example words with 寄
| Example | 寄付 (donation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14