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Kanji Guide

線 kanji: meaning “line”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N215 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
line
On'yomi
セン
Kun'yomi
すじ

Picture story to remember 線

A thread (糸) is pulled tight across a bubbling spring, drawing a straight line over the water (水).

Parts in this story:糸, 水

How to write 線: stroke order

線 is written with 15 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 線

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 線.