乗

ONじょう

KUNの

Meanings

to rideto get onto take (a vehicle)

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How to remember

The top part of this kanji looks like a person with their arms outstretched, getting *on* or *riding* a vehicle. The bottom part represents the vehicle or platform they are getting onto.

'Jou' — Imagine 'JOE' taking a 'JOY'-ride on a train.

Vocabulary

乗るのる

to ride, to get on

乗り物のりもの

vehicle, conveyance

乗車じょうしゃ

riding a vehicle, getting on

乗せるのせる

to give a ride, to place on

乗り降りのりおり

getting on and off (a vehicle)

Related kanji

車行来降道旅