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凶 kanji: meaning “villain”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N14 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
villain
On'yomi
キョウ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 凶

A sneaky villain tosses a sheaf of wheat into an open pit and runs away.

How to write 凶: stroke order

凶 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 凶

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Kanji that share parts with 凶.