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殴 kanji: meaning “assault”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
assault
On'yomi
オウ
Kun'yomi
なぐ・る

Picture story to remember 殴

A boxing glove launched like a missile flies across the ward (区) in a playful assault.

Parts in this story:区

How to write 殴: stroke order

殴 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 殴

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Kanji that share parts with 殴.