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勝 kanji: meaning “victory”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N312 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
victory
On'yomi
ショウ
Kun'yomi
か・つ、まさ・る、すぐ・れる、かつ

Picture story to remember 勝

A champion hoists a golden moon (月) trophy high with all her power (力), a joyful victory.

Parts in this story:月, 力

How to write 勝: stroke order

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

Words that use 勝

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Kanji that share parts with 勝.