Translation of Japanese word "届く" to English
届く
とどく
[todoku]
IPA: /toɖoku/
Meaning
VerbTo extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
How to use
届く (todoku) — 'to reach / arrive / be delivered'. Group 1. 荷物が届く — the package arrives. 声が届く — voice reaches. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to reach / be delivered
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 届く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とどく
Romaji Transcription: todoku
Example Sentences
手紙が届きました。
てがみがとどきました。
I received a letter.
この包は明日届きます。
このつづきはあしたとどきます。
This package will be delivered tomorrow.
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Common phrases
- 荷物が届く— the package is delivered
Frequency rank: #317 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "届く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "届く" means "to reach / be delivered" in English.
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The word "届く" is read as "とどく" (todoku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "手紙が届きました。".
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