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旧 kanji: meaning “olden times”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N25 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
olden times
On'yomi
キュウ
Kun'yomi
ふる・い、もと

Picture story to remember 旧

An old sun (日) leaning on a cane, olden times.

Parts in this story:日

How to write 旧: stroke order

旧 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 旧

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 旧.