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素 kanji: meaning “elementary”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N110 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
elementary
On'yomi
ソ、ス
Kun'yomi
もと

Picture story to remember 素

Plain undyed thread (糸), the raw, elementary basic.

Parts in this story:糸

How to write 素: stroke order

素 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 素

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Kanji that share parts with 素.