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Picture story for the kanji 川, meaning stream

川 kanji: meaning “stream”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N53 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
stream
On'yomi
セン
Kun'yomi
かわ

Picture story to remember 川

Three wavy blue ribbons flow side by side like a stream.

How to write 川: stroke order

川 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 川

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Kanji that share parts with 川.