呈
呈·present, exhibit
- On-yomi
- テイ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 贈呈 | ぞうてい | presentation (of a gift) |
| 露呈 | ろてい | exposure, coming to light |
| 進呈 | しんてい | presenting, giving (humble) |
| 呈する | ていする | to present, to exhibit (a state) |
Example sentences
記念品を贈呈いたします。
きねんひんをぞうていいたします。
We will present you with a commemorative gift.
組織の弱さが露呈した。
そしきのよわさがろていした。
The weakness of the organization was exposed.
会場は異様な雰囲気を呈していた。
かいじょうはいようなふんいきをていしていた。
The venue took on a strange atmosphere.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 贈呈 as ぞうてん instead of ぞうてい
- Using 呈する in casual speech; it belongs to formal and written registers
Memory aid
Picture it
A mouth (口) speaking over a king (王) — words and gifts offered up to the throne.
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