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汽 kanji: meaning “vapor”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
vapor
On'yomi
キ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 汽

Water (氵) in the kettle turns to steam (气) and drifts up as vapor.

How to write 汽: stroke order

汽 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 汽

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Kanji that share parts with 汽.