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尋 kanji: meaning “inquire”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N112 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
inquire
On'yomi
ジン
Kun'yomi
たず・ねる、ひろ

Picture story to remember 尋

To inquire about a broom, you ask by mouth (口), admire the craft (工), and measure (寸) its length.

Parts in this story:口, 工, 寸

How to write 尋: stroke order

尋 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 尋

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Kanji that share parts with 尋.