硝 kanji: meaning “nitrate”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N112 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- nitrate
- On'yomi
- ショウ
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 硝
Nitrate is a stone (石) with a resemblance (肖) to a candle, because it sparks and flares.
How to write 硝: stroke order
硝 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 硝
- 硝酸しょうさんnitric acid
- 硝煙しょうえんgunpowder smoke
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