届
deliver · reach · arrive · report · notify · forward
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
corpse + 由
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of 'roof/cover' (尸) and 'reason/from' (由). Represents something coming out from under a roof to reach its destination. Extended to mean 'deliver' and 'reach.'
Symbolism
Delivery, notification, arrival. A practical kanji representing the act of 'delivering' in daily life. Frequently used in administrative contexts like届出 (notification) and届け物 (delivery).
Related Culture & Scenes
- Government office (役所) — Registration documents like marriage and birth certificates
- Delivery service (宅配便) — Package arrival, delivery address
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
手が届く
てがとどく
Within reach; Something is attainable; or care extends to every detail
目が届く
めがとどく
Eyes reach everywhere; Attention extends to every detail
Proverbs & Idioms
蟻の思いも天に届く
ありのおもいもてんにとどく
Even the wishes of an ant can reach heaven
With sincere effort, even the weak can achieve their goals
痒い所に手が届く
かゆいところにてがとどく
To scratch where it itches
Attentive to every detail, showing excellent consideration