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徐 kanji: meaning “gradually”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N110 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
gradually
On'yomi
ジョ
Kun'yomi
おもむ・ろに

Picture story to remember 徐

Take one step (彳) at a time, with too much (余) to carry, and you move gradually.

Parts in this story:余

How to write 徐: stroke order

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

Words that use 徐

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Kanji that share parts with 徐.