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器 kanji: meaning “utensil”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N115 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
utensil
On'yomi
キ
Kun'yomi
うつわ

Picture story to remember 器

Four hungry mouths (口) bang their utensils on the table, waiting for a large (大) meal.

Parts in this story:口, 大, 十

How to write 器: stroke order

器 is written with 15 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 器

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Kanji that share parts with 器.