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享

享·enjoy, receive

On-yomi
キョウ
Kun-yomi
none

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

8 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
享受きょうじゅenjoyment (of rights)
享年きょうねんage at death
享楽きょうらくpleasure-seeking

Example sentences

  1. 我々は平和の恩恵を享受している。

    われわれはへいわのおんけいをきょうじゅしている。

    We enjoy the benefits of peace.

  2. 祖父は享年九十だった。

    そふはきょうねんきゅうじゅうだった。

    My grandfather was ninety when he died.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Reading 享受 as きょうじゅう — it is きょうじゅ

Memory aid

Picture it

The tall roof of 高 over 子: an offering raised up and received.

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