受
じゅ · ju
Vedana (sensation)
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
田中さんと一緒に受け取ります。
たなかさんといっしょにうけとります。
I will receive it together with Mr. Tanaka.
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受付から薬をもらいました。
うけつけからくすりをもらいました。
I got the medicine from the reception desk.
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受付は九時から始まります。
うけつけはくじからはじまります。
The reception starts from nine o'clock.
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私も面接を受けました。
わたしもめんせつをうけました。
I also had an interview.
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What does 受 mean?
Vedana (sensation).
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じゅ (ju). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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