永 kanji: meaning “eternity”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N25 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- eternity
- On'yomi
- エイ
- Kun'yomi
- なが・い
Picture story to remember 永
One drop (丶) of water (水) sends ripples spreading on and on into eternity.
Parts in this story:水
How to write 永: stroke order
永 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 永
- 永久えいきゅうeternity
- 永遠えいえんeternity
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