依
depend on
JLPT N2 8 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- よ.る
- On'yomi
- イ・エ
- Radical
- 人 · person (human being)
依 means "depend on". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 8 strokes. It is read よ.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and イ・エ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).
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依 in example sentences
はのをた。 Kanojo wa watashi no irai o kotowatta.
She turned down my request.
3nin ga izen yukuefumei desu.
Three people are still missing.
がごのです。 Kochira ga go irai no shorui desu.
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Common questions
- What does the kanji 依 mean?
- 依 means "depend on". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
- How many strokes does 依 have?
- 依 is written in 8 strokes.
- How is 依 read?
- It is read よ.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and イ・エ in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 依?
- 依 is a JLPT N2 kanji.