Word details

渡来

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 渡来.

Dictionary

Entry

渡来らいNoun~する VerbFreq #39861
1

visit (from abroad)

Examples
仏教は538年に日本に渡来した。
Buddhism was introduced into Japan in 538.
2

introduction (from abroad); importation

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

transit, ford, ferry, cross, import, deliver, diameter, migrate

12 strokesFrequency 446JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

わた.る-わた.るわた.す

Nanori

たりわたなわたらわたり

come, due, next, cause, become

7 strokesFrequency 102JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ライタイ

Kun

く.るきた.るきた.すき.たすき.たる

Nanori

くりくるごろ

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