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型 kanji: meaning “mould”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N29 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
mould
On'yomi
ケイ
Kun'yomi
かた

Picture story to remember 型

Press damp earth (土) into shape and trim it with a knife (刂) to make a mould.

Parts in this story:土

How to write 型: stroke order

型 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 型

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Kanji that share parts with 型.