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善 kanji: meaning “virtuous”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N112 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
virtuous
On'yomi
ゼン
Kun'yomi
よ・い、い・い、よ・く、よし・とする

Picture story to remember 善

A gentle sheep (羊) with a kind mouth (口) speaks softly to everyone, and all call it virtuous.

Parts in this story:羊, 口

How to write 善: stroke order

善 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 善

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Kanji that share parts with 善.