預
預·deposit, entrust, look after
- On-yomi
- ヨ
- Kun-yomi
- あずけるあずかる
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 預ける | あずける | to deposit, to leave in someone's care |
| 預金 | よきん | bank deposit, savings |
| 預かる | あずかる | to look after, to take charge of |
| 預け入れ | あずけいれ | deposit (into an account) |
Example sentences
駅で荷物を預けました。
えきでにもつをあずけました。
I left my luggage at the station.
毎月、少しずつ預金しています。
まいつき、すこしずつよきんしています。
I put a little into savings every month.
隣の人が猫を預かってくれました。
となりのひとがねこをあずかってくれました。
My neighbour looked after my cat for me.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up 預ける (you hand something over) with 預かる (you receive and keep it)
- Reading 預金 as *あずけきん instead of よきん
Memory aid
Picture it
予 (in advance) plus 頁 (head) — you hand it over in advance and someone else keeps it in mind.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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