簡 kanji: meaning “simplicity”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N218 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- simplicity
- On'yomi
- カン、ケン
- Kun'yomi
- えら・ぶ、ふだ
Picture story to remember 簡
Bamboo (竹) stands at calm intervals between the gates (門), and the sun (日) lights the simplicity of the garden.
How to write 簡: stroke order
簡 is written with 18 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 簡
- 簡単かんたんsimple
- 簡易かんいsimple
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Review 簡 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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