芽 kanji: meaning “bud”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N18 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- bud
- On'yomi
- ガ
- Kun'yomi
- め
Picture story to remember 芽
A tiny tusk (牙) of green pokes out of the plant (艹): a bud.
Parts in this story:牙
How to write 芽: stroke order
芽 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 芽
- 発芽はつがgermination
- 新芽しんめsprout
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 芽 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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