為 kanji: meaning “do”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N19 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- do
- On'yomi
- イ
- Kun'yomi
- ため、な・る、な・す、す・る
Picture story to remember 為
A dancer in a peacock costume shakes off a drop (丶) of sweat and stamps its legs (灬) to do the dance.
How to write 為: stroke order
為 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 為
- 行為こういact
- 為すなすto do
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