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星 kanji: meaning “star”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N29 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
star
On'yomi
セイ、ショウ
Kun'yomi
ほし

Picture story to remember 星

After the sun (日) sets, life stirs in the night sky as the first star appears.

Parts in this story:日

How to write 星: stroke order

星 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 星

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 星 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 星.