干 kanji: meaning “dry”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N23 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- dry
- On'yomi
- カン
- Kun'yomi
- ほ・す、ひ・る
Picture story to remember 干
Ten (十) towels hang on a line in the sun until they are stiff and dry.
Parts in this story:十
How to write 干: stroke order
干 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 干
- 干渉かんしょうinterference
- 干すほすto air
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 干 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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Kanji that share parts with 干.