典 kanji: meaning “code”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N18 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- code
- On'yomi
- テン、デン
- Kun'yomi
- ふみ、のり
Picture story to remember 典
The heavy book of code sits on a stand with sturdy legs (八), its pages curling in a bend (曲) at the corner.
How to write 典: stroke order
典 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 典
- 典型てんけいtype
- 典型的てんけいてきtypical
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