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狙 kanji: meaning “aim at”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N28 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
aim at
On'yomi
ソ、ショ
Kun'yomi
ねら・う、ねら・い

Picture story to remember 狙

Perched on a shelf (且), you aim at the dog (⺨) below with a toy.

Parts in this story:且

How to write 狙: stroke order

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

Words that use 狙

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 狙.