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報 kanji: meaning “report”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N312 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
report
On'yomi
ホウ
Kun'yomi
むく・いる

Picture story to remember 報

A reporter rushes to report good news that fills everyone with happiness (幸).

Parts in this story:幸

How to write 報: stroke order

報 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 報

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 報.