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責 kanji: meaning “blame”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N311 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
blame
On'yomi
セキ
Kun'yomi
せ・める

Picture story to remember 責

When the money (貝) vanishes, every eye (目) turns to the steward to blame him.

Parts in this story:貝, 目

How to write 責: stroke order

責 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 責

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Kanji that share parts with 責.