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預
“deposit / entrust” in Japanese is 預, read yo, azu (よ, あず). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 預金 (bank deposit).
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What does 預 mean?
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お金を銀行に預ける。
おかねをぎんこうにあずける。I deposit money in the bank.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 預 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | deposit / entrust |
| Readings | よ, あず |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 預金 (bank deposit) |
How to read 預
預 is read yo (よ) or azu (あず) depending on the word.
Words with 預
- 預金よきん
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Updated: 2026-08-28