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遭 kanji: meaning “encounter”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N114 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
encounter
On'yomi
ソウ
Kun'yomi
あ・う、あ・わせる

Picture story to remember 遭

A cadet (曹) walking along the road (⻌) has an unexpected encounter with another cadet.

Parts in this story:曹

How to write 遭: stroke order

遭 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 遭

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Kanji that share parts with 遭.