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状 kanji: meaning “status quo”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N37 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
status quo
On'yomi
ジョウ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 状

A large (大) dog sleeps on its plank bed and never moves: it is the status quo.

Parts in this story:大

How to write 状: stroke order

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

Words that use 状

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Kanji that share parts with 状.