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to welcome, meet, greet; send for
Kanji 1207

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Synopsis

Eminently practical, 迎 plays a role in terms for shuttle buses, welcome parties, and phrases like "Your ride is here," "I’ll come get you," and "I met her at the station." But you can also use 迎 to discuss pandering, an optical illusion at dawn, and autumn leaves at their peak. Moreover, 迎 has a strong link to death, as in the case of spirits who welcome you to the other world before you die.

Revision history:

Oct. 31, 2023: p. 10: Removed a broken link.

Feb. 10, 2022: 

  • p. 1, Character Profile: Added 抑 as a look-alike.
  • p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology and the Sears link.
  • p. 21: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

Dec. 4, 2015: Originally published.

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Cover of essay 1207 on 迎, titled "You're Welcome!"
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