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血 kanji: meaning “blood”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N26 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
blood
On'yomi
ケツ
Kun'yomi
ち

Picture story to remember 血

A single drop of blood falls into a waiting dish (皿).

Parts in this story:皿

How to write 血: stroke order

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

Words that use 血

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Kanji that share parts with 血.