活 kanji: meaning “lively”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N39 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- lively
- On'yomi
- カツ
- Kun'yomi
- い・きる、い・かす、い・ける
Picture story to remember 活
Splashing in the water (氵), a puppy with its mouth (口) open and tongue flapping is lively.
How to write 活: stroke order
活 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 活
- 活力かつりょくvitality
- 活用かつようpractical use
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