来
来·come
- On-yomi
- ライ
- Kun-yomi
- く.る
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 来る | くる | to come |
| 来週 | らいしゅう | next week |
| 来月 | らいげつ | next month |
| 来年 | らいねん | next year |
Example sentences
友達が家に来ます。
ともだちがいえにきます。
A friend is coming to my house.
来年日本へ行きたいです。
らいねんにほんへいきたいです。
I want to go to Japan next year.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 来週 as *くるしゅう instead of らいしゅう
Memory aid
Picture it
A tree 木 with two small people beside it: they come to stand under it.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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