彫 kanji: meaning “carve”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N111 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- carve
- On'yomi
- チョウ
- Kun'yomi
- ほ・る
Picture story to remember 彫
Use a chisel to carve fine streaks (彡) all around the circumference (周) of a wooden ball.
Parts in this story:周
How to write 彫: stroke order
彫 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 彫
- 彫刻ちょうこくcarving
- 彫るほるto carve
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