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某 kanji: meaning “so-and-so”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N19 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
so-and-so
On'yomi
ボウ
Kun'yomi
それがし、なにがし

Picture story to remember 某

Beneath the tree (木), a basket of sweet (甘) treats was left by some mysterious so-and-so.

Parts in this story:木, 甘

How to write 某: stroke order

某 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 某

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 某 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

Practice 某 now

Kanji that share parts with 某.