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御 kanji: meaning “honorable”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N312 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
honorable
On'yomi
ギョ、ゴ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 御

The honorable guest takes a slow step (彳) and bows to each person (亻) in the hall.

How to write 御: stroke order

御 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 御

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Kanji that share parts with 御.