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規 kanji: meaning “standard”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N311 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
standard
On'yomi
キ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 規

To hold up a standard, a husband (夫) must see (見) with his own eyes.

Parts in this story:夫, 見

How to write 規: stroke order

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

Words that use 規

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Kanji that share parts with 規.