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刈 kanji: meaning “reap”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N14 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
reap
On'yomi
ガイ、カイ
Kun'yomi
か・る

Picture story to remember 刈

With a sharp knife (刂) you cut the crossed sheaves of wheat and reap the harvest.

How to write 刈: stroke order

刈 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 刈

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Kanji that share parts with 刈.