What is the Kanji for "Put"?

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

The Japanese Kanji for "Put" is "置".

This kanji has 2 readings:

Its kunyomi reading is "O".

Its onyomi reading is "Chi".

kunyomi readings are based on the pronunciation of native Japanese words, and onyomi readings are based on the Chinese pronunciation of the character.

If you visually breakdown this kanji, you can see is made up of 2 parts:

The component "网" . And The kanji "直" means "Straight" and "Repair" and can be read as "Tada", "Choku", "Jiki", and "Nao".

Now, let's make sure you understand this kanji the other way around too.

What does the kanji "置" mean in japanese?

"置" means "Put".

Japanese School Students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while foreigners may learn this kanji in preparation for the JLPT N3 exam.

Here are some words that use this kanji:

置く: "Place". The Japanese verb '置く (おく)' means 'to place'. This verb is used to describe the action of putting an object in a specific location or position. It can be used with a wide variety of objects, from small items to larger furniture. For example: I placed the book on the table - (本を机の上に置きました). Please place the vase here - (花瓶をここに置いてください).

位置: "Position". The verbal noun '位置 (いち)' means 'position'. It refers to the location, place or spot where something or someone is situated. This word can be used to describe the spatial arrangement or status of an object or person. For example: What is your position on this issue? - (この問題についての位置は何ですか). The company headquarters are located in a prime position - (会社の本社は最良の位置にある).

装置: "Device". The Japanese noun '装置 (そうち)' means 'device'. This word refers to a piece of equipment or mechanism designed to serve a specific purpose. For example: This device measures the temperature - (この装置は温度を測ります). The machine is a complex device - (その機械は複雑な装置です).

配置: "Arrangement". The Japanese noun '配置 (はいち)' means 'arrangement'. It refers to the way in which things are placed, positioned, or distributed in a particular order or pattern. This word can be used to describe the layout or organization of objects, people, or information. For example: The arrangement of the furniture in the room is very nice - (このお部屋の家具の配置がとてもきれいです). The arrangement of the office desks promotes collaboration - (オフィスのデスクの配置は協力を促進しています).

設置: "Install". The Japanese verbal noun '設置 (せっち)' means 'to install' or 'to place'. It is used to describe the action of setting up, positioning, or putting something in a particular place. For example: They installed a new computer - (新しいコンピューターを設置した). The vending machine was installed at the corner - (自動販売機が角に設置された).

放置: "Neglect" or "Abandonment". The Japanese noun '放置 (ほうち)' means either 'neglect' or 'abandonment'. It refers to the act of leaving something or someone unattended, uncared for or forgotten. This word is often used to describe situations where a person or object is intentionally disregarded or left behind without proper care or attention. For example: The baby was found after being neglected - (赤ちゃんは放置された後見つかった). I don't want to neglect my responsibilities - (私は責任を放置したくない).

処置: "Treatment". The noun '処置 (しょち)' means 'treatment'. This word refers to the action of treating or dealing with something, especially a medical condition or problem. It can include various procedures, actions or care taken to address a specific issue. For example: The doctor recommended a course of treatment - (医者は処置を勧めた). She received proper treatment at the hospital - (彼女は病院で適切な処置を受けた).

措置: "Measure" or "Action". The Japanese verbal noun '措置 (そち)' can mean either 'measure' or 'action'. It refers to a specific step or action taken to address a situation or problem. It implies a deliberate and intentional response to a particular circumstance. For example: The government took measures to address the crisis - (政府は危機に対する措置を講じた). We need to take action immediately - (直ちに措置を講じなければならない)

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 "お" is read as "o". And The hiragana "ち" is read as "chi".

Heres a quick tutorial on how to use it. You'll be asked three type of questions: meaning, reading, and writing.

For meanings questions all you have to do is type the english meaning. If there is more than one meaning, you have to include them all in your answer separating them by commas (,).

For Reading questions you have to type the reading in romaji (roman letters, our normal alphabet) and it'll be automatically converted to hiragana if necessary. If there is more than one reading, you have to include them all in your answer separating them by commas (,).

For Writing questions some options will appear and all you have to do is select the correct ones.