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What is the Kanji for 'Do' and 'Sake'? | 為

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Do' and 'Sake' is 為.

    kanji

    為

    Meaning

    Do, Sake

    Reading

    kunyomiな

    na

    す

    su

    ため

    tame

    onyomiい

    i

    Example Word

    為さる: do. The Japanese verb '為さる (なさる)' is a highly respectful and honorific form of the verb 'する (to do)'. It is used to show deep respect towards the person performing the action, often when referring to someone of higher status or authority. This verb is commonly used in formal or polite contexts. For example: What will the teacher do?「先生は何をなさいますか？」(せんせいはなにをなさいますか？). Please do as you like「どうぞご自由になさってください」(どうぞごじゆうになさってください). Note that '為さる' is often used in combination with honorific prefixes like 'ご' or 'お' to further elevate the politeness level, as in 'ご覧になる (ごらんになる)' or 'お召しになる (おめしになる)'.

    Radical

    火

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    436

    Handwriting

為 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    偽

    Meaning

    Falsify, Fake

Words Using 為

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    為る

    Meaning

    Do

    word

    為

    Meaning

    Sake, Benefit

    word

    行為

    Meaning

    Act

    word

    為さる

    Meaning

    Do

    word

    所為

    Meaning

    Fault

    word

    為替

    Meaning

    Exchange

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What does 為 mean?

為 means 'Do' and 'Sake'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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