預

預 — deposit, custody, leave with

Learn the correct stroke order for 預 (deposit), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 613 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 13

On'yomi (音読み)ヨyo

Kun'yomi (訓読み)あず.けるazukeru、あず.かるazukaru

Strokes13

Radical頁

Frequency#981

Meaningsdeposit, custody, leave with, entrust to

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

預金よきんdeposit; bank accountnoun

預託よたくdepositing (of money, valuables, etc.); depositionnoun

預かりあずかりsafekeeping; temporary custody; keeping in one's carenoun

預かるあずかるto look after; to take care of; to keepverb

預けるあずけるto leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to place (in someone's custody)verb

預貯金よちょきんdeposits and savings; bank accountnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 預 (deposit) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 頁.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 預 is #981, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

預金よきん — deposit; bank account

預託よたく — depositing (of money, valuables, etc.); deposition

預かりあずかり — safekeeping; temporary custody; keeping in one's care

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (頁)

頂place on the head 頃time 順obey 項paragraph 須ought 頑stubborn 頒distribute 頓suddenly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 預 have?

The kanji 預 (deposit) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 預?

預 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 預 mean?

預 means: deposit, custody, leave with, entrust to. On'yomi readings: ヨ. Kun'yomi readings: あず.ける, あず.かる.

What JLPT level is 預?

預 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.