向 kanji: meaning “yonder”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N36 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- yonder
- On'yomi
- コウ
- Kun'yomi
- む・く、む・い、む・ける、む・かう
Picture story to remember 向
A tiny bird opens its mouth (口) wide and calls to a friend yonder.
Parts in this story:口
How to write 向: stroke order
向 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 向
- 向上こうじょうelevation
- 向くむくto turn toward
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 向 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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