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応 kanji: meaning “apply”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
apply
On'yomi
オウ、ヨウ
Kun'yomi
あた・る、まさに、こた・える

Picture story to remember 応

Deep in a cave (广), a caveman with a brave heart (心) rises to apply all his strength.

Parts in this story:心

How to write 応: stroke order

応 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 応

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Kanji that share parts with 応.