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測 kanji: meaning “fathom”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N212 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
fathom
On'yomi
ソク
Kun'yomi
はか・る

Picture story to remember 測

The shellfish (貝) king plunges his sword (刂) into the water (氵) to fathom how deep it goes.

Parts in this story:貝, 目

How to write 測: stroke order

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

Words that use 測

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Kanji that share parts with 測.