商 kanji: meaning “make a deal”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N311 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- make a deal
- On'yomi
- ショウ
- Kun'yomi
- あきな・う
Picture story to remember 商
A peddler stands (立) on top of a hat (亠), opens his mouth (口), and waves his legs (儿) to make a deal.
How to write 商: stroke order
商 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 商
- 商店しょうてんshop
- 商売しょうばいtrade
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