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What is the Kanji for 'Put'? | 置

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.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Put

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    onyomi

    chi

    Parts

    Straight, Repair

    Example Word

    置く: put. The Japanese verb '置く (おく)' primarily means 'to put' or 'to place'. It is used to describe the action of placing an object in a specific location. This verb is versatile and can be used in various contexts, such as placing items on a table, leaving something behind, or even metaphorically, like setting aside time. Example sentences: I put the book on the table「本をテーブルに置く」(ほんをテーブルにおく). Please leave the key here「鍵をここに置いてください」(かぎをここにおいてください). Note that '置く' can also imply leaving something in a state or condition, as in 'そのままにしておく (leave it as it is)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    198

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Straight, Repair

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

    word

    措置

    Meaning

    Measure

    word

    設置

    Meaning

    Installation

    word

    位置

    Meaning

    Position

    word

    配置

    Meaning

    Arrangement, Placement

    word

    置く

    Meaning

    Put

    word

    処置

    Meaning

    Measure

    word

    装置

    Meaning

    Device

    word

    放置

    Meaning

    Neglect

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 直 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plant

    kanji

    Meaning

    Multiply

    kanji

    Meaning

    Value, Price

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What does 置 mean?

置 means 'Put'.

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

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