受
1. Meaning and Reading
- receive, accept, undergo
- Onyomi : じゅ
- Kunyomi : うける
2. Kanji Explanation
- 爪 : hand
- 冖 : desk
- 又 : hand
One extends a hand (爪) over a desk (冖) to give something, and the other receives it with both hands (又) — symbolizing 'to receive'.
3. Example Words
受ける
うける
to receive, to accept
手紙を受ける。
I receive a letter.
受験
じゅけん
taking an exam
大学受験を準備している。
I am preparing for the university entrance exam.
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