耐 kanji: meaning “-proof”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N19 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- -proof
- On'yomi
- タイ
- Kun'yomi
- た・える
Picture story to remember 耐
Brush a small measure (寸) of glue on with a comb, and the garment is water-proof.
Parts in this story:寸
How to write 耐: stroke order
耐 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 耐
- 忍耐にんたいendurance
- 耐えるたえるto bear
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