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Kanji Guide

写 kanji: meaning “copy”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N45 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
copy
On'yomi
シャ、ジャ
Kun'yomi
うつ・す、うつ・る、うつ・し

Picture story to remember 写

A roof 冖 was given 与 to the Shah as a reward for a photograph. Making a copy of that photo is what 写 means.

How to write 写: stroke order

写 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 写

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 写 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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