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摂 kanji: meaning “vicarious”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N113 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
vicarious
On'yomi
セツ、ショウ
Kun'yomi
おさ・める、かね・る、と・る

Picture story to remember 摂

You press your fingers (扌) over your ears and enjoy the fireworks vicariously through the kids' thrill.

How to write 摂: stroke order

摂 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 摂

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 摂.