篤
篤·fervent, kind, cordial
- On-yomi
- トク
- Kun-yomi
- あつ(い)
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 危篤 | きとく | critical condition; at death's door |
| 重篤 | じゅうとく | serious (of an illness or symptom) |
| 篤志家 | とくしか | benefactor; charitable person |
| 篤実 | とくじつ | sincere and warm-hearted |
Example sentences
祖父が危篤だと連絡があった。
そふがきとくだとれんらくがあった。
We got word that my grandfather is critically ill.
重篤な症状の患者が運ばれてきた。
じゅうとくなしょうじょうのかんじゃがはこばれてきた。
A patient with serious symptoms was brought in.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 危篤 means the person may die at any moment — far stronger than 重病
- 篤い (sincere, devoted) is not 厚い (thick) or 熱い (hot)
Memory aid
Picture it
Bamboo 竹 over horse 馬: a plodding packhorse that never lets you down — steady and sincere.
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