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干 kanji: meaning “dry”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N23 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
dry
On'yomi
カン
Kun'yomi
ほ・す、ひ・る

Picture story to remember 干

Ten (十) towels hang on a line in the sun until they are stiff and dry.

Parts in this story:十

How to write 干: stroke order

干 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 干

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 干.