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径 kanji: meaning “diameter”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
diameter
On'yomi
ケイ
Kun'yomi
みち、こみち、さしわたし、ただちに

Picture story to remember 径

A person (亻) takes a step (彳) across the circle of soil (土) to measure its diameter.

Parts in this story:土

How to write 径: stroke order

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

Words that use 径

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Kanji that share parts with 径.