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反 kanji: meaning “anti-”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N34 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
anti-
On'yomi
ハン、ホン、タン
Kun'yomi
そ・る、そ・らす、かえ・す、かえ・る

Picture story to remember 反

The anti-hero stands on a cliff (厂) and reaches out a hand to push back the villain.

How to write 反: stroke order

反 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 反

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 反 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 反.