肩 kanji: meaning “shoulder”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N28 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- shoulder
- On'yomi
- ケン
- Kun'yomi
- かた
Picture story to remember 肩
The heavy door (戸) rests on the flesh (月) of your shoulder.
How to write 肩: stroke order
肩 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 肩
- 強肩きょうけんstrong throwing arm
- 肩こりかたこりstiff neck
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