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勾 kanji: meaning “hooked”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N14 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
hooked
On'yomi
コウ、ク
Kun'yomi
かぎ、ま・がる

Picture story to remember 勾

She wrapped her arm around his elbow (厶) and he was hooked.

How to write 勾: stroke order

勾 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 勾

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Kanji that share parts with 勾.