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如 kanji: meaning “likeness”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N16 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
likeness
On'yomi
ジョ、ニョ
Kun'yomi
ごと・し

Picture story to remember 如

A woman (女) shares a likeness with her twin, right down to the shape of her mouth (口).

Parts in this story:女, 口

How to write 如: stroke order

如 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 如

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Kanji that share parts with 如.