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鑑 kanji: meaning “specimen”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N123 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
specimen
On'yomi
カン
Kun'yomi
かんが・みる、かがみ

Picture story to remember 鑑

A retainer (臣) checks each lump of gold (金) with a magnifier, keeping only the finest specimen.

Parts in this story:臣, 金

How to write 鑑: stroke order

鑑 is written with 23 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 鑑

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Kanji that share parts with 鑑.