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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
The verb 受ける is one of the most useful in Japanese. You can 受ける a test, a lesson, medical treatment, or even a phone call, making this kanji extremely common in daily life.
Memory Trick
Imagine opening both hands to RECEIVE a gift from someone. Open hands are always ready to ACCEPT something.
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.