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Kanji Guide

音 kanji: meaning “sound”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N49 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
sound
On'yomi
オン、イン
Kun'yomi
おと、ね

Picture story to remember 音

Stand (立) on the sun (日) and, believe me, you would make a sound.

Parts in this story:立, 日

How to write 音: stroke order

音 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 音

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 音.