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氷 kanji: meaning “icicle”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N25 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
icicle
On'yomi
ヒョウ
Kun'yomi
こおり、ひ、こお・る

Picture story to remember 氷

A drop (丶) of water (水) freezes at the tip and grows into an icicle.

Parts in this story:水

How to write 氷: stroke order

氷 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 氷

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Kanji that share parts with 氷.