昨 kanji: meaning “yesterday”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N39 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- yesterday
- On'yomi
- サク
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 昨
Yesterday's sun (日) was sawed off like a log, and now it is gone for good.
Parts in this story:日
How to write 昨: stroke order
昨 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 昨
- 昨年さくねんlast year
- 昨夜さくやlast night
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 昨 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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