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佐 kanji: meaning “assistant”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
assistant
On'yomi
サ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 佐

An assistant is the person (亻) who stands on your left (左) and hands you each craft (工) tool.

Parts in this story:左, 工

How to write 佐: stroke order

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

Words that use 佐

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Kanji that share parts with 佐.