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弥 kanji: meaning “more and more”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
more and more
On'yomi
ミ、ビ
Kun'yomi
や、いや、いよ・いよ、わた・る

Picture story to remember 弥

Each time you draw the bow (弓) a little (小) further, it bends more and more.

Parts in this story:弓, 小

How to write 弥: stroke order

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

Words that use 弥

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 弥 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 弥.