Quick answer
貯 is the kanji for "Keep / Store / Lay In". A common reading is た.める (tameru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Keep / Store / Lay In
Also : Keep · Store · Lay In · Savings · Wear Mustache
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 貯 represents 'SAVINGS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of savings.
On-reading: ちょ — remember this sound by associating it with savings. Kun-reading: た.める.
Example Sentences
将来のために毎月貯金しているので、だいぶ貯まってきました。
しょうらいのためにまいつきちょきんしているので、だいぶたまってきました。
Since I save money every month for the future, it's accumulated considerably.
貯水池の水位が下がっていることを受けて、節水が呼びかけられています。
ちょすいちのすいいがさがっていることをうけて、せっすいがよびかけられています。
In response to the falling water level of the reservoir, water saving is being called for.
Vocabulary using 貯
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