横 kanji: meaning “sideways”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N315 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- sideways
- On'yomi
- オウ
- Kun'yomi
- よこ
Picture story to remember 横
The yellow (黄) tree (木) toppled and lies sideways.
How to write 横: stroke order
横 is written with 15 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 横
- 横着おうちゃくlaziness
- 横道よこみちbyway
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 横 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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