Kanji 受: accept, undergo, answer (phone), take, get, catch, receive
Key takeaways
Kanji 受: accept, undergo, answer (phone), take, get, catch, receive. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 受
accept, undergo, answer (phone), take, get, catch, receive
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts a hand (⺤) from above passing an object (冖) down to another hand (又) below. It illustrates the physical act of handing something over and receiving it, representing the meaning 'to receive' or 'accept.'
