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侵 kanji: meaning “encroach”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N19 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
encroach
On'yomi
シン
Kun'yomi
おか・す

Picture story to remember 侵

A person (亻) with a broom keeps edging under the prince's crown (冖), encroaching on his space.

How to write 侵: stroke order

侵 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 侵

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Kanji that share parts with 侵.