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Kanji Guide

平 kanji: meaning “even”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N35 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
even
On'yomi
ヘイ、ビョウ、ヒョウ
Kun'yomi
たい・ら、たい・らげる、ひら

Picture story to remember 平

Two dry (干) planks stacked flat and level make an even floor.

Parts in this story:干

How to write 平: stroke order

平 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 平

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 平.