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井 kanji: meaning “well”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N14 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
well
On'yomi
セイ、ショウ
Kun'yomi
い

Picture story to remember 井

Two 二 planks crossed over two more make a square frame around a deep well.

Parts in this story:二

How to write 井: stroke order

井 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 井

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Kanji that share parts with 井.