亀 kanji: meaning “tortoise”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N111 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- tortoise
- On'yomi
- キ、キュウ、キン
- Kun'yomi
- かめ
Picture story to remember 亀
A tortoise basks so long under two suns (日) that they seem bound to its domed back.
Parts in this story:日
How to write 亀: stroke order
亀 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 亀
- 亀語キごtortoise language
- 亀のかめのof tortoise
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