写 kanji: meaning “copy”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N45 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- copy
- On'yomi
- シャ、ジャ
- Kun'yomi
- うつ・す、うつ・る、うつ・し
Picture story to remember 写
A roof 冖 was given 与 to the Shah as a reward for a photograph. Making a copy of that photo is what 写 means.
How to write 写: stroke order
写 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 写
- 写生しゃせいsketching
- 写すうつすto copy
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