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考 kanji: meaning “consider”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N46 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
consider
On'yomi
コウ
Kun'yomi
かんが・える、かんが・え

Picture story to remember 考

An old man (耂) stands firm on the soil (土), slingshot (丂) in hand, quietly considering his next move.

Parts in this story:土

How to write 考: stroke order

考 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 考

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Kanji that share parts with 考.