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亡 kanji: meaning “deceased”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N33 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
deceased
On'yomi
ボウ、モウ
Kun'yomi
な・い、ほろ・びる、ほろ・ぶ、ほろ・ぼす

Picture story to remember 亡

A hat (亠) left resting atop a quiet memorial stone, the deceased.

How to write 亡: stroke order

亡 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 亡

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Kanji that share parts with 亡.