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俳 kanji: meaning “haiku”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N110 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
haiku
On'yomi
ハイ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 俳

A person (亻) stuck in a jail cell has nothing to do but write a haiku.

How to write 俳: stroke order

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

Words that use 俳

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 俳 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 俳.