紫 kanji: meaning “purple”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N112 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- purple
- On'yomi
- シ
- Kun'yomi
- むらさき
Picture story to remember 紫
Stop (止) and dip a spoon (匕) into the dye, and the thread (糸) turns purple.
How to write 紫: stroke order
紫 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 紫
- 紫外線しがいせんultraviolet rays
- 紫色むらさきいろpurple
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