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周 kanji: meaning “circumference”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N28 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
circumference
On'yomi
シュウ
Kun'yomi
まわ・り

Picture story to remember 周

Wrap a tape around the good luck (吉) charm's round mouth (口) to measure its circumference.

Parts in this story:吉, 口

How to write 周: stroke order

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

Words that use 周

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

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Kanji that share parts with 周.