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設 kanji: meaning “establishment”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N211 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
establishment
On'yomi
セツ
Kun'yomi
もう・ける

Picture story to remember 設

Open your mouth (口) and speak words (言) to set up a new establishment.

Parts in this story:口, 言

How to write 設: stroke order

設 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 設

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Kanji that share parts with 設.