厄 kanji: meaning “unlucky”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N14 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- unlucky
- On'yomi
- ヤク
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 厄
Sticky fingerprints all along the edge of a cliff (厂) are an unlucky sign.
How to write 厄: stroke order
厄 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 厄
- 厄年やくどしunlucky year
- 厄介やっかいtrouble
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 厄 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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