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創 kanji: meaning “genesis”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N112 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
genesis
On'yomi
ソウ、ショウ
Kun'yomi
つく・る、はじ・める、きず、けず・しける

Picture story to remember 創

In the godown (倉), a sharp knife (刂) carves out the genesis of a new craft.

Parts in this story:倉

How to write 創: stroke order

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

Words that use 創

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Kanji that share parts with 創.