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援 kanji: meaning “abet”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N112 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
abet
On'yomi
エン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 援

A friend (友) lends a hand (扌) to abet a small bird on its way.

Parts in this story:友

How to write 援: stroke order

援 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 援

Practice this kanji in the app

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Kanji that share parts with 援.