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肖 kanji: meaning “resemblance”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
resemblance
On'yomi
ショウ
Kun'yomi
あやか・る

Picture story to remember 肖

A small candle burns under the moon (月), and in its glow you see your own resemblance in a mirror.

Parts in this story:月

How to write 肖: stroke order

肖 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 肖

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Kanji that share parts with 肖.