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穀 kanji: meaning “cereals”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N114 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
cereals
On'yomi
コク
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 穀

A proud samurai wears a crown (冖) and eats a bowl of wheat (禾) cereals for strength.

How to write 穀: stroke order

穀 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 穀

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Kanji that share parts with 穀.