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訳 kanji: meaning “translate”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N111 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
translate
On'yomi
ヤク
Kun'yomi
わけ

Picture story to remember 訳

To translate, you measure words (言) against a shaku (尺) ruler until they fit in another language.

Parts in this story:言, 尺

How to write 訳: stroke order

訳 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 訳

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 訳 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 訳.