甲 kanji: meaning “armor”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N15 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- armor
- On'yomi
- コウ、カン
- Kun'yomi
- きのえ
Picture story to remember 甲
A samurai's armor has a sun (日) crest with a straight line through its middle.
Parts in this story:日
How to write 甲: stroke order
甲 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 甲
- 装甲そうこうarmoring
- 甲種こうしゅA-grade
Practice this kanji in the app
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