What is the Kanji for 'Receive'? | 戴

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Receive' is 戴.

kanji

戴

Meaning

Receive

Reading

kunyomiいただ

itada

onyomiたい

tai

Example Word

頂戴: receive. The Japanese verbal noun '頂戴 (ちょうだい)' is a polite and humble way to say 'receive' or 'accept'. It is often used when asking for something politely or when receiving something from someone of higher status. It can also be used as a humble way to say 'eat' or 'drink'. For example: Please give me that book「その本を頂戴」(そのほんをちょうだい). I received a gift from my teacher「先生からプレゼントを頂戴しました」(せんせいからプレゼントをちょうだいしました). It's important to note that this word is often used in formal or polite situations, and is not typically used in casual conversation.

Radical

戈

Stroke Count

JLPT

Unknown

Grade

Frequency

1383

Handwriting

Words Using 戴

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

頂戴

Meaning

Receive

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What does 戴 mean?

戴 means 'Receive'.

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

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