- 受ける — to receive / to take (an exam)
- 受かる — to pass (an exam)
- 受付 — reception desk
- 受験 — taking an exam
- 受信 — reception (signal, email)
- 受賞 — winning an award
- 受話器 — telephone receiver
- 受け身 — passive voice / passivity
The kanji 受 combines 手 (hand) and 又 (again/hand) to express the action of “receiving” or “taking.” It’s frequently used in education and communication contexts, such as exams, messages, or awards.
試験を受けます。
I will take an exam.
彼は 大学に受かりました。
He passed the university exam.
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