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昭 kanji: meaning “shining”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N19 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
shining
On'yomi
ショウ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 昭

The sun (日) beckons with a cheerful mouth (口), and the whole day is shining.

Parts in this story:日, 口

How to write 昭: stroke order

昭 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 昭

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 昭.