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付

付·attach, stick, attend

On-yomi
フ
Kun-yomi
つけるつく

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Stroke order

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

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

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
付くつくto be attached, to come with
受付うけつけreception desk
付けるつけるto attach, to turn on
日付ひづけdate (written on something)

Example sentences

  1. このセットには飲み物が付きます。

    このせっとにはのみものがつきます。

    A drink comes with this set.

  2. 受付で名前を書いてください。

    うけつけでなまえをかいてください。

    Please write your name at the reception desk.

  3. 書類の日付が間違っていました。

    しょるいのひづけがまちがっていました。

    The date on the document was wrong.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing 付く (intransitive, something is attached) with 付ける (transitive, you attach it)
  • Reading 日付 as ひつけ — it voices to ひづけ

Memory aid

Picture it

A person (亻) with a hand (寸) reaching out to stick something onto them.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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