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Picture story for the kanji 生, meaning life

生 kanji: meaning “life”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N55 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
life
On'yomi
セイ、ショウ
Kun'yomi
い・きる、い・かす、い・ける、う・まれる

Picture story to remember 生

Growing up is just one drop in the whole of life.

How to write 生: stroke order

生 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 生

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Kanji that share parts with 生.