初 kanji: meaning “first time”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N37 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- first time
- On'yomi
- ショ
- Kun'yomi
- はじ・め、はじ・めて、はつ
Picture story to remember 初
On her first time out, the young traveler put on a cloak (衤) and carried a wooden sword (刀).
Parts in this story:刀
How to write 初: stroke order
初 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 初
- 初歩しょほbasics
- 初恋はつこいfirst love
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