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受
Receive, Accept
う.ける (u-keru), う.かる (u-karu), う.かれる (u-kareru), う.かがう (u-kagau)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
One fascinating feature of Japanese is how carefully it distinguishes the direction of giving and receiving. あげる means giving to someone, もらう means receiving, and くれる means someone gives something to you. But 受ける adds another dimension: you can receive not only an object but also advice, education, influence, criticism, damage, or responsibility.
Memory Trick
“💔 I don't have the HEART(心) to RECEIVE (受) your LOVE(愛)!” — 受 = RECEIVE / ACCEPT
Readings
Onyomi: ジュ (ju)
Kunyomi: う.ける (u-keru), う.かる (u-karu), う.かれる (u-kareru), う.かがう (u-kagau)
Example Words
受ける
うける (ukeru)
To receive
受験
じゅけん (juken)
Taking an exam
受付
うけつけ (uketsuke)
Reception desk
受信
じゅしん (jushin)
Receiving (a signal)
Example Sentence
来週 試験を 受けます。
らいしゅう しけんを うけます。
raishuu shiken o ukemasu
I will take an exam next week.