What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "送"?

The kanji "送" belongs to JLPT N4 and means "Send, Escort". Its Onyomi is "ソウ (sō)" and Kunyomi is "おく・る (oku-ru)".

JLPT N4

送

Send, Escort

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "送"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "辶 (path/movement) + 关 (gate/barrier)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine you're trying to *send* a package. You wheel it down a long *path* (辶) until you reach a large, imposing *gate* (关). You *escort* the package right up to the gate, where it's taken through and sent on its way."

Onyomi

ソウ (sō)

Kunyomi

おく・る (oku-ru)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

辶 (path/movement) + 关 (gate/barrier)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine you're trying to *send* a package. You wheel it down a long *path* (辶) until you reach a large, imposing *gate* (关). You *escort* the package right up to the gate, where it's taken through and sent on its way.

💡 Quick Hint: Send through gate

Essential N4 Vocabulary

送る

おくる

To send, To see off

送料

そうりょう

Shipping fee

放送

ほうそう

Broadcast

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "送"

手紙を＿＿＿＿＿ました。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「送る」は「おくる」と読みます。
English: To send is read as 'okuru'.

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