研 kanji: meaning “polish”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N49 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- polish
- On'yomi
- ケン
- Kun'yomi
- と・ぐ
Picture story to remember 研
Rub the stone (石) dry (干) with both hands until it shines, and you polish it.
How to write 研: stroke order
研 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 研
- 研究けんきゅうresearch
- 研ぐとぐto sharpen
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