尉 kanji: meaning “military officer”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N111 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- military officer
- On'yomi
- イ、ジョウ
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 尉
The military officer shows (示) the flag (尸) to his troops, then measures (寸) every fold to keep it perfect.
How to write 尉: stroke order
尉 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 尉
- 中尉ちゅういfirst lieutenant
- 少尉しょういsecond lieutenant
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