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Kanji Guide

典 kanji: meaning “code”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
code
On'yomi
テン、デン
Kun'yomi
ふみ、のり

Picture story to remember 典

The heavy book of code sits on a stand with sturdy legs (八), its pages curling in a bend (曲) at the corner.

Parts in this story:八, 曲

How to write 典: stroke order

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

Words that use 典

Practice this kanji in the app

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

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Kanji that share parts with 典.