咲 kanji: meaning “blossom”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N29 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- blossom
- On'yomi
- ショウ
- Kun'yomi
- さ・く
Picture story to remember 咲
A mystical spring creature opens its mouth (口) and calls to the heavens (天), and flowers blossom.
How to write 咲: stroke order
咲 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 咲
- 咲くさくto bloom
- 遅咲きおそざきblooming late
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