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受
receive · accept · undergo · take (an exam)
N3On: じゅKun: うける、うかる、うけつける
Memory Aid
The kanji 受 depicts two hands exchanging something. The top part (爪) represents a hand reaching down, and the bottom part (又) represents another hand, symbolizing the act of receiving or accepting something.
'JU' — When you receive a glass of JUICE, you take it into your hands.
Vocabulary
受けるうけるto receive, to take (an exam), to undergo
受付うけつけreception (desk), acceptance
受験じゅけんtaking an examination
受話器じゅわきtelephone receiver
受動じゅどうpassive
Example Sentences
私は友達からプレゼントを受け取った。
I received a present from my friend.
来月、大学の試験を受けます。
I will take a university exam next month.
ホテルの受付で名前を伝えた。
I told my name at the hotel reception.
彼は難しい手術を受けなければならない。
He has to undergo a difficult operation.