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永 kanji: meaning “eternity”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N25 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
eternity
On'yomi
エイ
Kun'yomi
なが・い

Picture story to remember 永

One drop (丶) of water (水) sends ripples spreading on and on into eternity.

Parts in this story:水

How to write 永: stroke order

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

Words that use 永

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Kanji that share parts with 永.