Quick answer
注 is the kanji for "to pour". A common reading is そそ.ぐ (sosogu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
to pour
Also : to annotate · to flow into · Irrigation · Commentary
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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 注 represents 'POUR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of pour.
On-reading: ちゅう — remember this sound by associating it with pour. Kun-reading: そそ.ぐ.
Example Sentences
車に注意して渡ってください。
くるまにちゅういしてわたってください。
Please be careful of cars when crossing.
ワインを注いでもらいました。
わいんをそそいでもらいました。
I had wine poured for me.
Vocabulary using 注
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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