Quick answer
携 is the kanji for "Portable". Its reading is たずさ.える (tazusaeru). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Portable
Also : Armed with · Bring along · Carry in hand
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
医者は診察時に携帯用の小型懐中電灯を携えている。
いしゃはしんさつじにけいたいようのしょうがたかいちゅうでんとうをたずさえている。
The doctor carries a small portable flashlight during examinations.
多くの学生はスマートフォンを携帯している。
おおくのがくせいはすまーとふぉんをけいたいしている。
Many students carry smartphones with them.
Vocabulary using 携
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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