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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

    為る: do. The Japanese verb '為る (する)' means 'to do'. It is one of the most versatile and commonly used verbs in Japanese, often functioning as a placeholder verb for actions or activities. It can be used in a wide range of contexts, from performing tasks to describing states or conditions. For example: I will do my homework「宿題をする」(しゅくだいをする). What are you doing?「何をしているの？」(なにをしているの？). Additionally, 'する' is often used in compound verbs or to nominalize actions, such as '勉強する (べんきょうする)' (to study) or '旅行する (りょこうする)' (to travel). It is also used in many idiomatic expressions and set phrases.

    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

    為さる

    Meaning

    Do

    word

    為る

    Meaning

    Do

    word

    為替

    Meaning

    Exchange

    word

    所為

    Meaning

    Fault

    word

    行為

    Meaning

    Act

    word

    為

    Meaning

    Sake, Benefit

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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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