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著 kanji: meaning “renowned”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N211 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
renowned
On'yomi
チョ、チャク
Kun'yomi
あらわ・す、いちじる・しい

Picture story to remember 著

Fans throw flowers (艹) onto the ground (土) where a renowned star stands.

Parts in this story:土

How to write 著: stroke order

著 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 著

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Kanji that share parts with 著.