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弄 kanji: meaning “tinker with”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
tinker with
On'yomi
ロウ、ル
Kun'yomi
いじく・る、ろう・する、いじ・る、ひねく・る

Picture story to remember 弄

A king (王) holds a jewel above two clever hands that tinker with it.

Parts in this story:王

How to write 弄: stroke order

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

Words that use 弄

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Kanji that share parts with 弄.