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念 kanji: meaning “wish”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N38 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
wish
On'yomi
ネン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 念

Heart (心) holds a wish right now (今).

Parts in this story:心, 今

How to write 念: stroke order

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

Words that use 念

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 念.