寿 kanji: meaning “longevity”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N27 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- longevity
- On'yomi
- ジュ、ス、シュウ
- Kun'yomi
- ことぶき、ことぶ・く、ことほ・ぐ
Picture story to remember 寿
The gardener keeps a careful measure (寸) of his old bush, since he wants to see its longevity.
Parts in this story:寸
How to write 寿: stroke order
寿 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 寿
- 寿司すしsushi
- 寿命じゅみょうlifespan
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