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利 kanji: meaning “profit”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N37 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
profit
On'yomi
リ
Kun'yomi
き・く

Picture story to remember 利

Cut the wheat (禾) with a blade (刂), reap the profit.

How to write 利: stroke order

利 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 利

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Kanji that share parts with 利.