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灰 kanji: meaning “ashes”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N26 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
ashes
On'yomi
カイ
Kun'yomi
はい

Picture story to remember 灰

The fire (火) under the cliff (厂) burned down to ashes.

Parts in this story:火

How to write 灰: stroke order

灰 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 灰

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Kanji that share parts with 灰.