沈 kanji: meaning “sink”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N27 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- sink
- On'yomi
- チン、ジン
- Kun'yomi
- しず・む、しず・める
Picture story to remember 沈
A heavy crown (冖) tied to his legs (儿) in the water (氵) makes the king sink.
How to write 沈: stroke order
沈 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 沈
- 沈没ちんぼつsinking
- 沈むしずむto sink
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