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卵 kanji: meaning “egg”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N27 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
egg
On'yomi
ラン
Kun'yomi
たまご

Picture story to remember 卵

Between two curved shell halves sits a single drop (丶) of golden yolk, a fresh egg.

How to write 卵: stroke order

卵 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 卵

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Kanji that share parts with 卵.