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Picture story for the kanji 子, meaning child

子 kanji: meaning “child”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N53 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
child
On'yomi
シ、ス、ツ
Kun'yomi
こ、ね

Picture story to remember 子

The child is wrapped up tight, with only the head and arms stretched out.

How to write 子: stroke order

子 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 子

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