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君 kanji: meaning “old boy”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N37 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
old boy
On'yomi
クン
Kun'yomi
きみ

Picture story to remember 君

The old boy waves a flag (尸) and shouts through his mouth (口) to lead the game.

Parts in this story:口

How to write 君: stroke order

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

Words that use 君

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Kanji that share parts with 君.