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肝 kanji: meaning “liver”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
liver
On'yomi
カン
Kun'yomi
きも

Picture story to remember 肝

Night after night, under the moon (月), stay dry (干) and alcohol-free so your liver is happy.

Parts in this story:月, 干

How to write 肝: stroke order

肝 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 肝

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Kanji that share parts with 肝.