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What is the Kanji for 'Become'? | 成

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Become', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Become' is 成.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Become

    Reading

    kunyomi

    na

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    せい

    sei

    Parts

    Example Word

    形成: formation. The Japanese verbal noun '形成 (けいせい)' refers to the act of forming, shaping, or creating something. It is often used in contexts related to the development or establishment of structures, systems, or ideas. For example: the formation of a new government「新しい政府の形成」(あたらしいせいふのけいせい). The shaping of public opinion「世論の形成」(よろんのけいせい). This term is commonly used in both abstract and concrete contexts, such as in discussions about social, cultural, or physical formations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    204

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

    component

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prosper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Castle

Words Using

This kanji is used in 28 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 戊 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grow thickly, Luxuriant

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grieve, Relatives

Learn the Kanji

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What does 成 mean?

成 means 'Become'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.