送 — Send
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Visually Similar Lookalike Kanji
Learners often mix up 送 (Send) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (週 (Week) vs 通 (Pass Through) vs 進 (Advance) vs 送 (Send)): 週 (church 周 on a scooter = Week) • 通 (passing through on a scooter = Pass Through) • 進 (bird 隹 advancing on a scooter = Advance) • 送 (sending a gift on a scooter = Send).
Common Japanese Words with 送 (Send)
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Send (送) expressed as a verb, to send.
To see (見) someone as you send (送) them on their way is seeing one off.
Frequently Asked Questions About 送 (Send)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 送 (Send)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 送 ("Send", read as そう) is: If you want to make a soulful (そう) little boy happy, send him a scooter. The only cool (おく) gift!! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 送 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 送 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 送 means "Send". Its primary reading is そう (On'yomi: そう; Kun'yomi: おく). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 送?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 送 include: 送る (おくる - to send), 見送り (みおくり - seeing one off, farewell, escort).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 送 (Send) faster?
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