照 kanji: meaning “illuminate”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N213 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- illuminate
- On'yomi
- ショウ
- Kun'yomi
- て・る、て・らす、て・れる
Picture story to remember 照
A shining sun (日) above and a flickering fire (灬) below illuminate the whole room.
How to write 照: stroke order
照 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 照
- 照会しょうかいinquiry
- 照るてるto shine
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 照 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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