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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #155 · Elementary 1 L6

送

escort, send

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Readings

On’yomi
ソウ
Kun’yomi
おく・る

Example words

  • 送る

    おくる

    to send; to dispatch

  • 送金

    そうきん

    remittance; sending money

  • 送料

    そうりょう

    postage; carriage

  • 送別

    そうべつ

    farewell; send-off

Memory aids

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How to remember

👁Shape

A 9-stroke character meaning "escort" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.

🧩Components

Remember "escort" (送) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.

📖Anchor word

送る (おくる) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.

🔊Readings

First learned in 送る (おくる) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: おく・る — often used in native Japanese words (like 送る). On'yomi: ソウ — common in compound words (熟語).