久 kanji: meaning “long time”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N23 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- long time
- On'yomi
- キュウ、ク
- Kun'yomi
- ひさ・しい
Picture story to remember 久
The sand in the hourglass has nearly all fallen, so a long time has passed.
How to write 久: stroke order
久 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 久
- 永久えいきゅうeternity
- 恒久こうきゅうpermanence
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 久 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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