侵 kanji: meaning “encroach”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N19 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- encroach
- On'yomi
- シン
- Kun'yomi
- おか・す
Picture story to remember 侵
A person (亻) with a broom keeps edging under the prince's crown (冖), encroaching on his space.
How to write 侵: stroke order
侵 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 侵
- 侵入しんにゅうinvasion
- 侵すおかすto invade
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