総 kanji: meaning “general”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N214 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- general
- On'yomi
- ソウ
- Kun'yomi
- す・べて、すべ・て、ふさ
Picture story to remember 総
One thread (糸) runs through the public (公) and into every heart (心), tying them together for the general good.
How to write 総: stroke order
総 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 総
- 総合そうごうsynthesis
- 総会そうかいgeneral meeting
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 総 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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