禍 kanji: meaning “calamity”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N113 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- calamity
- On'yomi
- カ
- Kun'yomi
- わざわい
Picture story to remember 禍
At the altar, every mouth (口) drops open as a dark storm cloud brings calamity.
Parts in this story:口
How to write 禍: stroke order
禍 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 禍
- 禍根かこんroot of an evil
- 惨禍さんかcalamity
Practice this kanji in the app
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