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装 kanji: meaning “attire”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N212 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
attire
On'yomi
ソウ、ショウ
Kun'yomi
よそお・う、よそお・い

Picture story to remember 装

A gentleman (士) pulls on a fresh garment (衣) and looks sharp in formal attire.

Parts in this story:士, 衣

How to write 装: stroke order

装 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 装

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Kanji that share parts with 装.