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銅 kanji: meaning “copper”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N214 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
copper
On'yomi
ドウ
Kun'yomi
あかがね

Picture story to remember 銅

Every metal (金) coin in the pile is the same (同) reddish brown: copper.

Parts in this story:金, 同

How to write 銅: stroke order

銅 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 銅

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Kanji that share parts with 銅.