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Kanji 履: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 履: perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet)

Key takeaways

Kanji 履: perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet). Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

履
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Meaning

performcompletefootgearshoesbootsput on (the feet)

On reading

リ

Kun reading

は.く

Radical

尸

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 履

perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet)

Kanji structure breakdown

履

Structure breakdown

尸 + 復

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

The radical 尸 represents the lower body, while 復 (restore/return) suggests the repetitive motion of walking back and forth. Something you put on your feet to walk repeatedly is 'footgear' or 'shoes.' It is also used in words like 'resume' (履歷書) to signify the path or track one has walked.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

リ
  • 履歴りれき

    personal history / background / record

  • 草履ぞうり

    Japanese sandals / traditional footwear

Kun reading

は.く
  • 履くはく

    to wear (lower body clothes)

Commonly used words

  • 履歴
    りれき

    personal history / background / record

  • 草履
    ぞうり

    Japanese sandals / traditional footwear

  • 履く
    はく

    to wear (lower body clothes)

Example sentences

Example 1

新しい仕事のために履歴を送った。

Translation

I sent my resume for a new job.

Example 2

パソコンの履歴を消しておいてください。

Translation

Please delete the computer history.

Example 3

夏は草履をよく履きます。

Translation

I often wear zori in summer.

Example 4

草履を買い替えたいです。

Translation

I want to buy new zori.

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