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恋 kanji: meaning “romance”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N210 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
romance
On'yomi
レン
Kun'yomi
こ・う、こい、こい・しい

Picture story to remember 恋

She tips her hat (亠) low to hide a blushing heart (心), and so romance begins.

Parts in this story:心

How to write 恋: stroke order

恋 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 恋

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Kanji that share parts with 恋.