What does kanji 爲 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 爲 is be of use.

How is kanji 爲 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 爲 are す.る, ため, たり, つく.る, な.す, な.る, なり; the onyomi readings are イ.

Example words that use kanji 爲 include 爲さる, 爲に.

JinmeiyōKanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

爲

Meaning

be of use

be of use, change, cost, do, practice, reach to, serve as, try

Stroke Order

Variant: 為 (Shinjitai) , 为 (Itaiji)

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なさる

to do

ために

because of

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5 reference sentences

善を爲す。

Do good.

水が氷と爲る。

Water becomes ice.

彼をリーダーと爲す。

We make him the leader.

人の爲に働く。

Work for the sake of others.

政治を爲す。

To govern.

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