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危 kanji: meaning “dangerous”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N36 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
dangerous
On'yomi
キ
Kun'yomi
あぶ・ない、あや・うい、あや・ぶむ

Picture story to remember 危

Standing at the edge of a cliff (厂) while tied to an unlucky friend is dangerous.

How to write 危: stroke order

危 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 危

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Kanji that share parts with 危.