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沙 kanji: meaning “grains of sand”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
grains of sand
On'yomi
サ、シャ
Kun'yomi
すな、よなげる

Picture story to remember 沙

When the water (氵) runs off, you see a few (少) loose grains of sand.

Parts in this story:少

How to write 沙: stroke order

沙 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 沙

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Kanji that share parts with 沙.