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JLPT N49画 · 9 strokesradical 行grade 3freq #184

send, transport

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ソウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • おく.る

Mnemonic

As the traveler prepares to send a message, they quickly grab their bag and mark the spot with a dot, ensuring nothing is left behind.

About this kanji

The kanji 「送」 primarily means to send or transport something. It can be used both as a noun and a verb, but is commonly seen in its verb form as '送る' (おくる), which means 'to send.' You'll also find it in compound words like '送信' (そうしん), meaning 'transmission,' often used in the context of sending messages or data, and '郵送' (ゆうそう), which refers to mailing something. Another example is '搬送' (はんそう), relating to the transportation of goods or people. One useful note is that while '送る' can mean sending anything, it often refers to sending packages or letters, rather than casual things like messages.

Built from

Example sentences

  • 手紙を送ります。

    I will send a letter.

Meanings across languages

English
send, transport
Tiếng Việt
gửi, vận chuyển
日本語
送る, 送信
한국어
보내다
中文
发送
id
mengirim
th
ส่ง
es
enviar
fr
envoyer
de
senden
pt
enviar

Common compounds

  • 送るおくるto send
  • 送信そうしんtransmission, sending
  • 郵送ゆうそうmailing, post
  • 搬送はんそうtransportation

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