折 kanji: meaning “fold”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N37 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- fold
- On'yomi
- セツ、シャク
- Kun'yomi
- お・る、おり、お・り、お・れる
Picture story to remember 折
You fold your fingers (扌) tightly around the handle of an axe (斤).
Parts in this story:斤
How to write 折: stroke order
折 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 折
- 屈折くっせつbending
- 時折ときおりsometimes
Practice this kanji in the app
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