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総 kanji: meaning “general”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N214 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
general
On'yomi
ソウ
Kun'yomi
す・べて、すべ・て、ふさ

Picture story to remember 総

One thread (糸) runs through the public (公) and into every heart (心), tying them together for the general good.

Parts in this story:糸, 公, 心

How to write 総: stroke order

総 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 総

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 総 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 総.