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強 kanji: meaning “strong”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N411 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
strong
On'yomi
キョウ、ゴウ
Kun'yomi
つよ・い、つよ・まる、つよ・める、し・いる

Picture story to remember 強

An insect (虫) with elbows (厶) so strong it can use a bow (弓).

Parts in this story:虫, 弓

How to write 強: stroke order

強 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 強

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Kanji that share parts with 強.