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呪 kanji: meaning “curse”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
curse
On'yomi
ジュ、シュ、シュウ
Kun'yomi
まじな・う、のろ・い、まじな・い、のろ・う

Picture story to remember 呪

His big brother (兄) opens his mouth (口) and lets out a curse.

Parts in this story:兄, 口

How to write 呪: stroke order

呪 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 呪

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Kanji that share parts with 呪.