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垂 kanji: meaning “droop”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
droop
On'yomi
スイ
Kun'yomi
た・れる、た・らす、た・れ、なんなんと・す

Picture story to remember 垂

A thousand (千) willow fronds hang over the soil (土) until they droop.

Parts in this story:千, 土

How to write 垂: stroke order

垂 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 垂

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 垂.