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Kanji Guide

即 kanji: meaning “instant”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
instant
On'yomi
ソク
Kun'yomi
つ・く、つ・ける、すなわ・ち

Picture story to remember 即

Press the stamp (卩) on the silver (艮) medal and it is done in an instant.

How to write 即: stroke order

即 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 即

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 即 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

Practice 即 now

Kanji that share parts with 即.