科 kanji: meaning “department”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N39 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- department
- On'yomi
- カ
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 科
The farming department measures grain (禾) with a big dipper (斗) scoop.
Parts in this story:斗
How to write 科: stroke order
科 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 科
- 科学かがくscience
- 科学者かがくしゃscientist
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