被
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 被
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indicates being the subject or receiver of an action, decision, etc.; -ee (e.g. employee, examinee, trustee)
Kanji in this Word
被
10 strokes
Frequency: 431
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
incur
cover
veil
brood over
shelter
wear
put on
be exposed (film)
receiving
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうむ.る
おお.う
かぶ.る
かぶ.せる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぎぬ
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