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微 kanji: meaning “delicate”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N113 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
delicate
On'yomi
ビ
Kun'yomi
かす・か

Picture story to remember 微

In a delicate situation, the taskmaster (攵) takes a step (彳) toward the mountain king and finds only his legs (儿).

How to write 微: stroke order

微 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 微

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Kanji that share parts with 微.