南 kanji: meaning “south”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N59 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- south
- On'yomi
- ナン、ナ
- Kun'yomi
- みなみ
Picture story to remember 南
Three hooded travelers with white crosses on their chests come south and hand out gold coins to everyone they meet.
How to write 南: stroke order
南 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 南
- 南東なんとうsoutheast
- 南側みなみがわsouth side
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