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What is the Kanji for 'Stay' and 'Detain'? | 留

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Stay' and 'Detain' is 留.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stay, Detain

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomiりゅう

    ryuu

    ru

    Example Word

    留学: study abroad. The Japanese verbal noun '留学 (りゅうがく)' refers to the act of studying abroad, typically in a foreign country for a certain period of time. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is pursuing education or research in a different country. For example: I want to study abroad in America「アメリカに留学したいです」(あめりかにりゅうがくしたいです). She is studying abroad in France「彼女はフランスに留学しています」(かのじょはふらんすにりゅうがくしています). The term is often associated with higher education but can also apply to language studies or specialized training programs.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    626

    Handwriting

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

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What does 留 mean?

留 means 'Stay' and 'Detain'.

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

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