受
accept · undergo · answer (phone) · take · get · catch · receive
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
claw + cover + 又
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand, cover, and again. Receiving with hand.
Symbolism
Exam, receipt, receive. Represents receiving.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
受胎告知
じゅたいこくち
Annunciation; Annunciation
Proverbs & Idioms
受けて立つ
うけてたつ
To accept and face a challenge
Standing up to confront what comes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 受 mean in Japanese?
受 means accept, undergo, answer (phone), take, get, catch, receive.
How do you read 受?
On'yomi: ジュ (JU). Kun'yomi: う.ける、-う.け、う.かる (ukeru, uke, ukaru).
How many strokes does 受 have?
受 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 又 (again).
Is 受 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 受 (accept, undergo, answer (phone), take, get, catch, receive) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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