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旺 kanji: meaning “effulgent”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
effulgent
On'yomi
オウ
Kun'yomi
さかん

Picture story to remember 旺

The sun (日) crowned king (王), blazing bright, effulgent.

Parts in this story:日, 王

How to write 旺: stroke order

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

Words that use 旺

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Kanji that share parts with 旺.