Quick answer
受 is the kanji for "to receive". The most common reading is う.ける (ukeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
to receive
Also : to take · to catch · to accept · to undergo
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 受 represents 'ACCEPT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of accept.
On-reading: じゅ — remember this sound by associating it with accept. Kun-reading: う.ける.
Example Sentences
試験を受ける前に復習しました。
しけんをうけるまえにふくしゅうしました。
I reviewed before taking the exam.
いい評価を受けました。
いいひょうかをうけました。
I received a good evaluation.
Vocabulary using 受
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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