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斤 kanji: meaning “ax”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N14 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
ax
On'yomi
キン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 斤

A woodcutter's ax.

How to write 斤: stroke order

斤 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 斤

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Kanji that share parts with 斤.