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緑 kanji: meaning “green”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N214 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
green
On'yomi
リョク、ロク
Kun'yomi
みどり

Picture story to remember 緑

A broom made of thread (糸) is dipped in water (氺) until every strand turns a fresh green.

Parts in this story:糸

How to write 緑: stroke order

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

Words that use 緑

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

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Kanji that share parts with 緑.