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治 kanji: meaning “reign”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N38 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
reign
On'yomi
ジ、チ
Kun'yomi
おさ・める、おさ・まる、なお・る、なお・す

Picture story to remember 治

A crown set on a pedestal (台) above the water (氵), who reigns.

Parts in this story:台

How to write 治: stroke order

治 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 治

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Kanji that share parts with 治.