貞 kanji: meaning “upright”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N19 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- upright
- On'yomi
- テイ、ジョウ
- Kun'yomi
- ただし・い、さだ
Picture story to remember 貞
A magic wand taps a shellfish (貝), and it stands upright, proud and true.
How to write 貞: stroke order
貞 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 貞
- 貞操ていそうchastity
- 貞淑ていしゅくvirtuous
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 貞 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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Kanji that share parts with 貞.