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被 kanji: meaning “incur”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N210 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
incur
On'yomi
ヒ
Kun'yomi
こうむ・る、おお・う、かぶ・る、かぶ・せる

Picture story to remember 被

Wear a cloak (衤) made of pelts (皮) and you may incur the anger of animal lovers.

Parts in this story:皮

How to write 被: stroke order

被 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 被

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Kanji that share parts with 被.