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Picture story for the kanji 間, meaning interval

間 kanji: meaning “interval”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N512 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
interval
On'yomi
カン、ケン
Kun'yomi
あいだ、ま、あい

Picture story to remember 間

We open the gate (門) at regular intervals to let a little sun (日) in.

Parts in this story:門, 日

How to write 間: stroke order

間 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 間

Practice this kanji in the app

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Kanji that share parts with 間.