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".
This kanji has 4 readings:
Its kunyomi readings are "Na", "Su", and "Tame".
Its onyomi reading is "I".
kunyomi readings are based on the pronunciation of native Japanese words, and onyomi readings are based on the Chinese pronunciation of the character.
Now, let's make sure you understand this kanji the other way around too.
What does the kanji "為" mean in japanese?
"為" means
"Do" and "Sake"
.
Japanese School Students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while foreigners may learn this kanji in preparation for the JLPT N1 exam.
Here are some words that use this kanji:
為る: "Do". The Japanese verb '為る (する)' has the meanings 'to do' and 'to make'. It is one of the most frequently used verbs in the Japanese language and can be used in a wide variety of contexts. It is often used to express actions, such as 'to study' (勉強する), 'to work' (仕事する), or 'to eat' (ご飯を食べる). It can also be used to create compound nouns, such as '勉強' (to study) or '掃除' (to clean). The verb '為る (する)' is highly versatile and can be combined with many different words to express a wide range of actions and activities. For example: I will do my homework - (宿題をする). She made a cake - (ケーキを作った). 為: "Cause" or "Reason". The Japanese noun '為 (ため)' means 'cause' or 'reason'. It is used to express the purpose, rationale, or motivation behind an action or event. It can be used in various contexts, such as explaining why something happened or justifying a particular course of action. For example: For that reason - (その為に). What is the cause of this? - (これはどの為なのですか?) 行為: "Act". The Japanese noun '行為 (こうい)' means 'act'. It refers to an action or deed performed by a person or an entity. It can be used to describe both positive and negative actions, such as a kind act or a criminal act. For example: Good acts - (良い行為), Immoral act - (不道徳な行為). 為さる: "Do". The verb '為さる (なさる)' means 'to do'. It is a formal and polite way of expressing the act of doing something. This verb is often used when addressing superiors or elders, and can also be used to add an honorific nuance when speaking about the actions of others. For example: Would you please do this for me? - (これを為して下さい). The professor did an excellent lecture. - (教授は素晴らしい講義を為されました). 所為: "Reason". The noun '所為 (せい)' means 'reason'. It refers to the cause, motive or explanation for something. This word is often used to express the reason or rationale behind someone's actions or a particular outcome. For example: It's not my fault, it's my brother's doing - (それは私のせいではなく、私の兄弟のせいです). The reason for his failure was his lack of preparation - (彼の失敗のせいは、準備不足でした). 為替: "Exchange". The Japanese noun '為替 (かわせ)' means 'exchange'. It refers to the trading of one currency for another. This term is commonly used in the context of foreign exchange markets, where currencies are bought and sold. For example: The exchange rate is favorable today - (為替レートが本日は有利です). Foreign exchange - (為替) To make really sure you learn this Kanji, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this kanji.
But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.
Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.
This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:
The hiragana "な" is read as "na". The hiragana "い" is read as "i". The hiragana "す" is read as "su". The hiragana "た" is read as "ta". And The hiragana "め" is read as "me".