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Picture story for the kanji 気, meaning spirit

気 kanji: meaning “spirit”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N56 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
spirit
On'yomi
キ、ケ
Kun'yomi
いき、き

Picture story to remember 気

Wolverine has a fighting spirit: even lying on the floor, he sharpens the hooks on his claws.

How to write 気: stroke order

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

Words that use 気

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